Did you know this about xylitol?

• Sucking and chewing xylitol products increase saliva secretion. Saliva is man's natural and most effective "mouthwash."
• Xylitol weakens the so-called the effect of acid attack on the teeth; the risk of tooth decay is reduced.
• Xylitol reduces the amount of bacterial plaque that sticks to teeth. Bacterial plaque causes cavities in the teeth.
• The use of xylitol also has beneficial long-term effects; regular and long-term ingestion of xylitol may reduce the incidence of dental caries, even if there are temporary breaks in such use.
• The limiting effect of xylitol on dental caries extends throughout the age range, from baby to elderly. However, the importance of early prevention for young children and schoolchildren needs to be emphasized.
• Regular maternal use of xylitol during pregnancy and lactation may significantly protect the baby from the development of dental caries.