Definitions

1. Xylitol is the natural sweetener used in chewing gum, mints and toothpaste that has the ability to fight cavities and dental plaque. (Web site)
2. Xylitol is a very effective agent for limiting the acids produced by bacteria and comes in a variety of gums, wipes, sprays, rinses, toothpastes, etc. (Web site)
3. Xylitol is a natural ingredient derived from birch trees which helps in the prevention of plaque buildup.
4. Xylitol (pronounced zie-lit-tall) is a sweet substance found naturally in raspberries and plums. (Web site)
5. Xylitol is a premium, natural sugar free sweetener which cannot be fermented by bacteria and therefore cannot cause decay like some other sweeteners do.

Research

1. Research has shown that Xylitol in sugar-free gum can prevent tooth decay.

Finland

1. The dental significance of xylitol was "discovered" in Finland in the early 70's, when scientists at Turku University showed it could prevent caries. (Web site)

Populations

1. In populations with high rates of tooth decay, they say in a news release, xylitol is likely to be a good preventive step and a cost-effective one, too. (Web site)

Day

1. FREQUENCY IS THE KEY, Use xylitol at least three, and preferably 5 times every day. (Web site)

Acid-Forming

1. While sugar is acid-forming, xylitol is alkaline enhancing.

Xlear Nasal Wash

1. Xlear Nasal Wash contains xylitol, purified water, saline and grapefruit seed as a preservative. (Web site)

Ultrahigh Xylitol Toothpastes

1. Ultrahigh Xylitol toothpastes have at least 35% by weight of Xylitol. (Web site)

Gum Containing Xylitol

1. While some gum containing xylitol, a sugar bacteria cannot use, has been shown to reduce cavities, this requires consistent use over a period of years.

Xlear

1. On the other hand, Xlear is a brand name for a saline solution used for nasal washing and toothpaste products, which primary active ingredient is Xylitol. (Web site)

Birch Sugar

1. One good example of this is Xylitol, also known as birch sugar. (Web site)

Corncobs

1. Xylan, the naturally occurring substance that yields xylitol when refined, is found most commonly in straw, corncobs, oat hulls, cottonseed hulls, and wood. (Web site)

Wood Sugar

1. But Xylitol (wood sugar) has effect on reducing dental plaque.

Popular

1. Also, chewing gum containing xylitol (wood sugar) is widely used to protect teeth in some countries, being especially popular in the Finnish candy industry. (Web site)

Xylitol Gum

1. Therefore Xylitol gum is recommended for dry mouth sufferers and especially patients with Sjogrens Syndrome.

Brush

1. Xylitol gum or chewables are mildly protective especially at times when child is unlikely to brush. (Web site)
2. Since Xylitol is toxic to dogs and other pets, don't brush your pet's teeth with it. (Web site)

Cells

1. In the presence of xylitol, some infection causing bacteria lose the ability to adhere to cells. (Web site)

Nose

1. The concentration of xylitol stimulates our own defensive washing of the nose.
2. That means that the xylitol had to get absorbed into the blood and carried back to the nose where the bacteria live.
3. Several other sites are available through the Internet by searching on "xylitol" and "nose".

Group

1. Dividing each into two groups they put a 5% solution of xylitol in one group of the cells and the bacteria.

Formula

1. Unique - This formula is naturally flavored using essential peppermint oil and Xylitol.
2. The formula has been developed with a 25% concentration of Xylitol, along with Sodium Monofluorphosphate to prevent cavities.

Benefit

1. If you are susceptible to decay, gum containing Xylitol may have some benefit for you.

Chlorhexidine

1. Scheer M and Phipps K. Compliance with chlorhexidine and xylitol among high risk mothers. (Web site)

Oral

1. Xylitol is not fermented by the oral bacteria, and it inhibits bacterial growth.

Vegetables

1. However, some bulk natural sugar substitutes are known, including sorbitol and xylitol, which are found in berries, fruit, vegetables, and mushrooms. (Web site)
2. Xylitol is a natural sweetener found in plants, trees, fruits and vegetables. (Web site)

Naturally

1. Great breath control with great taste, naturally - This formula is naturally flavored using essential peppermint oil and Xylitol.

People

1. Although xylitol has many benefits for people, it can cause serious health risks for dogs. (Web site)
2. Because it fights bacteria so well, people who chew xylitol gum can reduce their risk of cavities. (Web site)

Results

1. These results indicate that xylitol can induce remineralization of deeper layers of demineralized enamel by facilitating Ca2+ movement and accessibility. (Web site)
2. The results suggest that the value of xylitol may be highest during periods of high dental activity such as eruption of new teeth. (Web site)

Control Group

1. However, all of the xylitol and sorbitol gum groups showed significant reductions in cavities as compared to the control group. (Web site)
2. Oral health status in the xylitol group was a little bit better than in the control group. (Web site)

Children

1. Children with pentosuria could still use xylitol to prevent ear infections. (Web site)

Study

1. In this study, the group, led by Tero Kontiokari, looked at how xylitol effected the adherence of the major problem bacteria to cells from the nose.
2. During the 2 months of the study, 21% of the regular gum chewers, but only 12% of the xylitol group, had one or more ear infections. (Web site)

Prevention

1. Uhari M, Kontiokari T, Koskela M, Niemela M. Xylitol chewing gum in prevention of acute otitis media: double-blind randomised trials.

Side Effects

1. Products with Xylitol in their formula seem to cause no harm to people, and no side effects have been reported. (Web site)

Decrease

1. Given that several of the criteria for causality are met, it is concluded that xylitol can significantly decrease the incidence of dental caries. (Web site)
2. The only statistically significant finding was a decrease in occlusal caries in children in grade one in the xylitol group. (Web site)
3. Use of xylitol chewing gum (4 pieces per day by the mother) can decrease a child's caries rate. (Web site)

Candies

1. Hard candies and chewing gum in which xylitol is the main sweetening ingredient are highly recommended.

Sweetness

1. Of these, xylitol is perhaps the most popular due to its similarity to sucrose in appearance and sweetness.

Trident

1. Trident White has *no* xylitol at all, while other flavours do have some. (Web site)
2. However, some Xylitol gum and candy products are known worldwide, such as Trident and Xlear. (Web site)

Grams

1. Finland researches also find that eight grams of xylitol taken orally every day will prevent about 40% ear infections in children. (Web site)
2. The gums should provide at least 6 grams of Xylitol a day. (Web site)
3. In the xylitol group, children took a total of 8.4 grams of xylitol daily. (Web site)

Body

1. While sugar is bad for the body, xylitol heals and repairs.

Small Amounts

1. Xylitol occurs in small amounts in natural form, especially in fruit, berries, vegetables and mushrooms. (Web site)

Ingredients

1. They blended the same beneficial ingredients found in their Zinc-Plus Toothpaste with the cavity fighter, Xylitol and a juicy natural orange flavor. (Web site)

Ingestion

1. Therefore, when xylitol is used, the rise in blood glucose and insulin response associated with the ingestion of glucose is significantly reduced. (Web site)

Aspartame

1. Because xylitol helps prevent plaque and cavities, it is a better choice for sugarless gums than aspartame or sucralose. (Web site)
2. Finz's article will brief you on sucrose, the ever-maligned high fructose corn syrup, agave syrup, stevia, Xylitol, saccharin, aspartame and sucralose.

Birch

1. Xylitol is also known as wood sugar, hence promoted as a natural alternative sweetener derived from raspberries, birch, and plums. (Web site)

Side Effect

1. Most experienced no side effects, but two of them developed diarrhea -- a known side effect of xylitol and other sweeteners. (Web site)
2. A known side effect of xylitol is that it can cause loose stools, so some people find it helpful for constipation. (Web site)

Dry Mouth

1. Xylitol, a natural ingredient in Spry Spearmint Toothpaste, cools and soothes dry mouth, while natural spearmint adds refreshing flavor.

Fluoride

1. One benefit is that xylitol can be used in combination with other preventive measures such as fluoride, and has an additive caries preventive effect. (Web site)
2. Delivery challenges for fluoride, chlorhexidine and xylitol. (Web site)

Decay

1. Xylitol has repeatedly been shown to inhibit dental decay and gum disease in large-scale studies with children and adults.
2. Chlorhexidine and xylitol are two agents that have been shown to reduce dental decay and MS counts. (Web site)
3. Xylitol - a naturally occurring sweetener, that does not cause decay. (Web site)

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