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Xylitol is a naturally occurring alcohol sugar.  It is derived from birch trees, legumes and corncobs.  The molecule has only five carbon atoms, less than the regular amount of six found in most other sugars.  This change in molecular structure plays the key role in Xylitol’s beneficial qualities.  Xylitol is a bacterial inhibitor and an oral health enhancer.

You probably know that eating sugary foods can do harm to your teeth. But did you know that some kinds of foods can actually help your teeth. Eating them gives similar benefits to brushing and flossing though they most certainly should not be substituted for dental hygiene. Pick these five foods to fight bacteria, clean the teeth, remove plaque, and fight off bad breath.

Going to the dentist is not exactly the idea of a fun time. In fact many find it comparable with torture. You sit in a chair holding your mouth open until it aches all while having a bright light shone in your mouth with a strange person hovering over you while scraping your teeth. On some occassions you may even be lucky enough to have a screaming tool drill away

Although you may think a four year old is the only one that really needs a lesson on brushing your teeth, the fact is that most people do not follow proper oral hygiene habits. From brushing incorrectly or not flossing to bad techniques, many people are doing it wrong.

Unbelievably, the foods that you consume can affect your oral health as much as whether or not you brush your teeth or floss. Since your oral health is directly related to the health of your body, keeping your mouth clean and healthy should be just as important as keeping the rest of you healthy.