Healthy Mouth = Healthy Body
Did you know you can live a longer, healthier life by having a healthy mouth? The absence of gum disease and cavities can add years to your life.
Excess sugar and acid in our diet weakens the enamel of our teeth and weakens our immune system. The sugar feeds the bacteria, allowing them to grow and become a hazard to our oral and general health. Many medications and smoking reduce the quality and quantity of saliva. Our saliva plays an important role in keeping our mouth and body healthy. The saliva washes away bits of food and is very helpful with digestion. It also buffers the acid in the mouth. Chewing Xylitol gum and mints are very helpful in reducing cavities and preventing plaque build-up. Xylitol is the only “sweetener” that has been proven to be safe and actually reduces cavities and other diseases. It relieves a dry mouth, reduces infections and promotes remineralization in the enamel of the teeth.
What is Xylitol?
Xylitol is a natural substance found in fibrous vegetables and fruits, as well as in corn-cobs and various hardwood trees like birch. It is a natural substance in the glucose metabolism of humans. Our bodies recognize xylitol and it is non-toxic when compared to other artificial sweeteners.
Xylitol:
Prevents plaque build-up and dental cavities by 80%
Reduces 90% of acid-producing bacteria. Pop, diet pop and energy drinks have a very acidic pH ranging from 2.5-3.5 (battery acid is 1pH) and these drinks have 3-12 teaspoons of sugar in one can or bottle
Reduces sugar cravings by stabilizing blood sugars, and has a low glycemic index
Increases saliva production and protects saliva proteins
Helps in re-mineralization of tooth enamel
Helps to reduce acidity and alkalizes the mouth and digestion
Increases absorption of B vitamins and calcium
Prevents middle-ear infections, infections in the mouth
Warning: keep away from dogs
Cooking and baking with xylitol sugar should be a gradual process as xylitol can act like fiber and cause digestive issues
Great for pregnant women especially during the last trimester
Beneficial for athletes who consume energy drinks (acidic pH)
Websites: www.xylitolcanada.com, www.xylitol.org