This clinical study evaluates whether cleaning infants' and toddlers' teeth and gums with xylitol-containing wipes can help reduce oral bacteria associated with early childhood caries. A total of 20 healthy children aged 9 to 18 months are enrolled. Mothers are instructed to clean their children's teeth and gums using xylitol dental wipes three times daily after meals for four weeks. Saliva samples are collected at baseline and during weekly follow-up visits to measure lactic acid levels and mutans streptococci counts. A pediatric dentist examines each child at every visit to monitor general oral health and to check for any potential side effects. The study aims to assess the feasibility, safety, and potential preventive value of parent-applied xylitol wipes during early childhood.
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Change in salivary lactic acid level
Timeframe: Baseline; weeks 1, 2, 3, and 4.
Change in salivary mutans streptococci (MS) count
Timeframe: Baseline; weeks 1, 2, 3, and 4.