Did you know that the simple act of consuming xylitol can help to reduce your risk for tooth decay by over 60%?

Who would have guessed that the consumption of a sweet-tasting food item, one that can be used to sweeten beverages, chewing gum, mints, candies and the like, could help to prevent tooth decay? Seems amazing doesn't it? What seems even more amazing, however, is that information about the wondrous benefits produced by the simple act of incorporating xylitol or xylitol-sweetened products into a person's diet isn't the most covered dental health topic on planet earth.

Why does xylitol's use as an anti-cavity measure seem to be such a well kept secret?

Here in the United States the mention of the anti-cavity benefits of the consumption of xylitol products may not be heard from the lips of the media (pun intended), or even many dental professionals for that matter, but in other parts of the globe it is. The significance of the use of xylitol as a preventive for dental caries has been well publicized in Europe and Asia for over twenty years. And in countries in these regions xylitol-sweetened chewing gum, candies, and mints are readily available. As an example, in South Korea and Japan the best selling sugar-free chewing gums are sweetened with xylitol.

So what's the problem in this country? Who knows? But hopefully this website will play some role in getting the word out and helping people improve their oral health and lives just by eating, of all things, a sugar substitute.

What information is found on our website?

The primary purpose of this website is to provide enough information so that you can make the case for yourself that xylitol use should become an integral part of that which you do to protect your oral health. Towards this goal our site is broken down into the following topics.

What level of anti-cavity protection can xylitol provide?

We've already mentioned that an exposure to xylitol can reduce your risk for decay by 60%. What we haven't told you yet is that there can be a long-term residual effect produced where even after the consumption of xylitol has been totally discontinued, it can still provide benefits for several months or even years. And then finally, there's an effect where mothers who consume xylitol can pass cavity prevention effects on to their children, even though the children themselves have never had an exposure to xylitol at all. Yeah, pretty amazing stuff.

How does its consumption prevent tooth decay?

Research has suggested that xylitol creates its defense against cavity formation by way of a few different mechanisms. Our pages give an overview of these. The information we provide isn't all that detailed. The science here really just boils down to a few variations on a theme or two.

Is xylitol safe? Are there side effects?

Safety and side effect issues should be a concern for anyone who is contemplating the initiation of a xylitol regimen. However, read through our pages and you'll find that from a safety standpoint there really is no issue and those few side effects that may be encountered are usually managed easily.

What regimen will produce optimal protection?

Dosing is important. Consuming more xylitol does not produce more anti-cavity effect. Daily exposures should be divided up so they can be consumed throughout the day. A proper xylitol regimen must be continued for several months before optimal protection will be established.

What types of xylitol products are available?

All sorts of xylitol-containing products are starting to show up in the marketplace. You might be familiar with xylitol-sweetened chewing gum, mints, and candies. Now days even some mouthwashes and toothpastes are formulated with xylitol. Just as with anything, some products are better than others. Our pages point out products that we have seen and help you figure out if they contain enough xylitol to be considered effective.

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