Sweet Treats for Dental Health

Sweet Treats for Dental Health

Sweet treats can get you into trouble.  We all know this, and our dentists like to remind us each time we visit and have to get a cavity filled.  But there’s finally a way to enjoy your sweet treats and not get your teeth in trouble.  Xylitol is your answer. Xylitol...
Dental Benefits of Xylitol

Dental Benefits of Xylitol

We visit the dentist because we care about our oral health. Our smiles are one of the first things people notice about us, so we want them to be healthy and bright. What if you could reduce the risk of cavities by up to 80 percent? What if you could have fresher...
Is Xylitol Good for Diabetics?

Is Xylitol Good for Diabetics?

Let’s first talk about what xylitol is. Xylitol is a sugar alcohol. The suffix “itol” is how you can most often identify a sugar alcohol. Ironically, sugar alcohols are neither sugar nor alcohol. They are basically water-soluble solids found in plants and berries...
How to Relieve of Dry Mouth with Xylitol

How to Relieve of Dry Mouth with Xylitol

What is Dry Mouth and What Causes It? Dry mouth is caused by the salivary glands in the mouth not performing properly, or, more commonly, by mouth breathing secondary to nasal congestion. Poor salivation can be caused by medications, cancer treatments, certain...