If the sugar is harmful to teeth (and health in general) there is its own substitute which not only has a much lower caloric intake but even has Positive effects on teeth: we are talking about the xylitol.
Xylitol is a Natural sweetener that tastes like sugar but is not harmful to teeth; is found in plants and trees, especially the birch and beech varieties.
Xylitol was first discovered in Finland after World War II, when sugarcane was hard to find, but its benefits for teeth were only discovered in the 1970s.
It is now among the main ingredients of chewing gum (Are they good or bad for teeth? We discuss them here) and candy thanks to its Anti-cavity properties.
Xylitol, in fact, Kills caries-causing bacteria up to 90%: not only Neutralizes plaque acids, but also prevents their formation, making it difficult for plaque to stick to the teeth later.
Le people who are particularly prone to tooth decay can chew xylitol gum every day: more generally, if we eat out and do not have a toothbrush and toothpaste on hand, Xylitol gum can help us with oral hygiene!
[Medical Director: Dr. Mauro Savio, Member of the Dentists Register Provincial Order of Surgeons and Dentists of Milan n. 4168].
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