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Are the sugars in mannitol and malitol bad for your teeth?
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Yes : Unfortunately erythritol, isomalt, sorbitol, and mannitol are recognized as a sugar source by the bacteria in our mouths and can cause cavities. Xylitol is the only sweetener that cannot be digested by oral bacteria. Chewed in small amounts (one or two pieces a day) xylitol can remineralize teeth. Gum with recaldent can also remineraize your teeth.
Answered 9/1/2021
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Yup: Only xylitol is not digested by oral bacteria.
Answered 4/14/2013
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