What is xylitol?

It has about a third of the calories as table sugar, making it an excellent sugar substitute
It also helps to prevent dental caries and to reduce plaque formation
Xylitol-containing products have also been shown to increase salivary flow, which helps people with dry mouth
Xylitol also works with the increased saliva to help tooth remineralization
Unlike sugar, xylitol is not converted in the mouth to acids that cause tooth decay
Researchers have found that regular use of xylitol chewing gum after meals significantly reduces the risk of tooth decay

Xylitol