Anticariogenic Benefits of Milk : Preventing incipient caries

Pediatric Dentistry has witnessed many developments in prevention of early childhood caries.In the oral environment tooth structure undergoes continuous demineralization and remineralization. Caries initiation is associated with demineralization of the subsurface tooth enamel. Milk and milk products, such as cheese have been shown to exhibit anticariogenic properties in humans. The purpose of this book is to familiarize the user about the natural way of prevention of incipient carious lesions and its application in day to day life.