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. 1979 Jul 7;2(6181):14-6.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.2.6181.14.

Relation between medicines sweetened with sucrose and dental disease

I F Roberts, G J Roberts

Relation between medicines sweetened with sucrose and dental disease

I F Roberts et al. Br Med J. .

Abstract

The teeth of 44 children aged under 6 years who had been taking syrup medicines regularly for at least six months were compared with those of a control group of 47 children of similar ages. Dental disease was assessed by measuring dental caries, dental plaque, and gingivitis. The children who were receiving sucrose-based medicines had significantly more carious teeth and gingivitis. It is concluded that sucrose-based medicines continuously administered to children cause dental caries and gingivitis. Liquid medicines for children should be either unsweetened or sweetened with non-cariogenic substances.

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