Gator | Dentist
Gator | Dentist

@BowTiedGatorDDS

9 Tweets 1 reads Feb 16, 2023
Everyone knows sugar causes cavities...
But did you know there's a sugar substitute that PREVENTS them?
Enter Xylitol: The Miracle Sweetener
Xylitol is a naturally derived sugar substitute that is found in berries, mushrooms, and cauliflower.
It's different from sugar because it's a polyol, or sugar alcohol.
It has the same sweetness as sugar, but half the calories.
AND it protects your teeth.
There are bacteria that live in your mouth rent free. Some of these bacteria feed off the sugar in your diet, and then poop acid (srsly). This acid eats away at your enamel, causing cavities.
Xylitol pretends to be sugar and then messes up these bacteria causing them to die off.
Xylitol is a great option for pregnant women because the bacteria that cause cavities are TRANSMISSIBLE to the baby.
Yes, your unborn child can literally catch cavities from you like a cold, setting them up for a lifetime of dental bills.
Xylitol is found in many products like chewing gum, toothpaste, mouthwash, and even nasal sprays.
Chewing gum is probably the most efficient way to get your xylitol because it will also stimulate saliva production, which protects your teeth even more.
Not only that, but it has been shown to have a multitude of other benefits in the body:
• Prevent osteoporosis
• Treat respiratory tract and middle ear infections
• Reduce severity of COVID-19
• Reduce constipation
• Improve diabetic status
• Help weight loss
The downsides of xylitol:
Extremely dangerous for pets, keep it away from your dogs.
If you consume too much (>50g), you're prob gonna have diarrhea and become the mayor of fartsville lol
The healing powers of xylitol is why it's one of the main ingredients in our toothpaste, NOBS. If you haven't pre-ordered yet, click the link below.
brushwithnobs.com
If you liked this and want to read my turbo write-up on xylitol, check out my Substack article below.
It's free, and I included a bunch of links to my favorite xylitol products including gum, mouthrinse, nasal sprays and candy.
oralhealth.substack.com

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