Sweet Tooth's - Do They All Get Cavities-Xylitol Can Reverse Decay

Xylitol can reverse decay- especially if it is small.  Xylitol has been around for a long time It is a 5 carbon sugar alcohol that is made from birch and hardwood trees.   It is  also found in fruit ( yellow plums, strawberries, raspberries,endive and mushrooms)  Xylitol is also produced in the human liver - therefore safe for humans to consume.  For decades it was used primarily for diabetic diets and in 1974 began to be produced in chewing gum. What Does It  Do? Regular sugar  in the mouth create an acidic cavity promoting low pH. Xylitol does not create acid in the mouth.  It can actually help to prevent cavities- it won't replace cleanings and exams but it can help people who are high risk for decay. Sounds too good to be true?  one of the draw backs is gastrointestinal upset- so it is better to get a little over a longer period of time.  It is not recommended more than 5 sticks of gum a day.  The  benefits of Xylitol go beyond helping to reduce cavities- it can reduce the amount of insulin required to maintain blood sugar levels, -  when used as a nasal wash it helped to prevent bacteria from sticking and thus reduced the risk of  infections- it has been shown to help fight ear infections- it is even completely safe for expectant mothers - it has a glycemic index of 7 so it does not raise the blood sugar much and diabetics require little or no insulin due to the little change  in  the glucose.  It is deadly to DOGS so keep them away from it.