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Does saccharin have the same tooth-rotting ability of sugar?
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Yes : Sorbitol, mannitol, maltitol and many other 'sugar alcohols' can be broken down by bacteria in your mouth into acids that contribute to decay. Chewing gum that contains either xylitol or recaldent however actually remineralizes your teeth and cannot be broken down by oral bacteria.
Answered 3/30/2015
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