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Posted: Sep 1 2008
Xylitol is a natural sugar-alcohol (from birch trees), that is sweet tasting, but cannot be metaboliszed by bacteria for food (and humans cannot metabolize it either). When bacteria feed on sugars in the mouth, they ingest them and produce acids, which dissolve the enamel and produce cavities. What is unique about Xylitol is that when bacteria ingest it, it does not provide any nourishment and the bacteria actually starve to death! Thus, it helps rid the mouth of disease-producing bacteria! Brush 3-4 times a day to keep those bacteria dying. Xlear comes in both non-fluoride and fluoride varieties. I recommend the fluoride toothpaste, as fluoride has shown its effectiveness in strengthening tooth enamel, thereby reducing the incidence of cavities. I also recommend the use of Xylitol Gum (2-3 pieces a day between brushings) to keep killing harmful bacteria Spry Cinnamon Xylitol Chewing Gum 100 Count, Trident Cinnamon Flavor Chewing Gum with Xylitol 18/ 5-stick Paks Sugarless Gum Use the revolutionary products with Xylitol and your oral health will definitely improve! Dr. Jim Koenig, DDS
