Composition containing a combination of saccharin and fluoride to inhibit the proliferation of streptococcus mutans

摘要

A method and composition for treating teeth to reduce dental caries is provided wherein the teeth are contacted with a synergistic combination of a saccharin material, and a fluoride material, for example, as contained in a chewing gum composition, the combination of saccharin material and fluoride material being present in an amount sufficient to inhibit growth of Streptococcus mutans in the presence of a fermentable carbohydrates in the oral cavity.