Xylitol has a growing reputation as one of the most powerful preventive tools in the battle against dental caries. Recent studies have even suggested that by regularly chewing xylitol-based gum, mothers can significantly reduce the chance of spreading plaque-causing bacteria to their children. This is because xylitol has a unique chemical composition that is unfavourable to the metabolism of mutans streptococci – the bacteria most closely associated with tooth decay.
As a leading manufacturer of xylitol-based products, Spry produces a range of dentifrices, mints and gums designed to benefit any comprehensive oral hygiene regime. These products include Spry Fluoride Toothpaste, Spry Xlear Oral Rinse and Spry Chewing Gum – sweetened only with xylitol to promote overall good oral and dental care. Chewed after meals, the sugar-free chewing gum has been scientifically proven to help fight the bacteria that produce cavities.
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Chewing gum with xylitol. Br Dent J 212, 96 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.2012.77
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.2012.77