fact:

Consuming xylitol

can reduce

tooth decay

What is Xylitol

Natural Sweetener?

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Xylitol sweetened chewing gum can prevent tooth decay

Foods containing xylitol include: granulated sweeteners, chewing gum, toothpaste, dental

oss, mouth rinse, mints, lollipops, and more!

1. Wake up: brush teeth with xylitol

toothpaste

Breakfast: chew 1-2 pieces of xylitol

gum, or rinse with xylitol mouth

rinse

3. Lunch: chew 1-2 pieces of xylitol

gum or 1 mint, or a xylitol lollipop

4. Dinner: chew 1-2 pieces of xylitol

gum or 1 mint, or a xylitol lollipop

Before bed: brush teeth with xylitol

toothpaste

and rinse with xylitol

mouth rinse

Noon Evening

Daily Routine for Adults and Kids:

What is xylitol?

Xylitol is a natural sugar substitute sweetener that prevents

cavities that comes from birch trees, fruits and vegetables.

Xylitol looks and taste like sugar but has fewer calories, and

does not raise the blood sugar levels like sugar does.

Who can use xylitol?

Xylitol can be used by adults and children.

What are the benets of xylitol?

Xylitol has many health benets. Xylitol helps prevent ear

infections, upper respiratory infections, and lower sugar

levels in patients with diabetes. Xylitol also helps prevents

caries. The bacteria in the mouth uses sugars to make

an acid that causes cavities. When the bacteria takes in

xylitol it cannot make the acid that causes tooth decay.

Where can I get xylitol?

Xylitol is available in many forms. You can use xylitol as a

natural sweetener for drinks and meals. You can also nd

xylitol in toothpaste, oral rinses,

gum, mints, lollipops, lozenges

and other.

How much xylitol do I need?

You need to consume 4-15 grams

of xylitol a day.

Morning