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A member asked:
Does gum with xylitol proven to be any better for dental health than any other sugarless gum?
7 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Yes: It hasbeen shown that using products with xylitol does help reduce cavities.
Answered 10/5/2013
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YES: Xylitol sweetners actually starve the oral bacteria. If you are not a grinder (in which case chewing gum is not recommended), then chewing gum will not only increase your salivary flow (great for those with dry mouth), but also starve the bacteria in your mouth.
Answered 4/15/2014
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Yes!: Chewing gum with xylitol has a proven cavity fighting ability! it is disruptive to the bacteria that cause dental disease! so it is actually a good thing to chew gum with xylitol! chew on!
Answered 12/10/2013
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Reduces decay: Xylitol decreases decay because the oral bacteria cannot metabolize it so they can't grow and produce acids to cause decay.. You need 6 grams a day to protect your teeth.
Answered 5/16/2014
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Sugarless gum makes my mouth feel somewhat clean after I eat. Does this type of gum still leave a film on teeth that should be toothpaste brushed off?
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Moist inside cheeks, under tongue but top of tongue is constantly very dry (food sticks to it). Chewing xylitol gum doesn't help. Not Sjogrens. Cause?
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Can sugar free gum with xylitol help prevent cavities or gingivitis?
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