Read more
Use of sugar substitutes in preventive dentistry is gaining importance. At the same time it faces some practical problems in satisfying several favorable properties of sugar (sucrose). Sorbitol and xylitol are the most commonly used sugar substitutes. Among all the sugar substitutes aspartame has remained the most controversial sugar substitute. Must say that the public need to have thorough education with regard to sugar substitutes and their health effects. The constant media hype must be taken skeptically and concerned individuals must make an effort to learn the true facts behind sugar substitutes. In general, sugar substitutes, when used in moderation are an acceptable substitute to natural sweeteners. They appear to be a healthy and pleasant way to enrich food sweetness, taste, and texture while keeping major health risks low.
About the author
Dr. Arun Paul EM is currently serving as Reader, Department of Public Health Dentistry, KMCT Dental College, Kozhikode. He graduated in the year 2009 and obtained his post graduation in the year 2015 from Oxford Dental College, Bangalore. He has been into academics from past 4 years. He has many publications national and international to his name.
