XYLITOL GUMXylitol gum, a natural remedy for bad breath
Discovered by a German chemist in 1891, xylitol is a natural sweetner found in fruits, vegetables, and hard wood trees. The first country to produce it industrially was Finland in the 1930's and it hasn’t stopped since. Over the following decades the production process had been significantly refined and scientist discovered that the body metabolizes xylitol without insulin. Perfect for people suffering from Diabetes! But also perfect for people struggling with oral bacteria. The properties of xylitol are so beneficial for people suffering from bacterial imbalance in the mouth that it should be considered an integral part of treating chronic halitosis.
Chew xylitol gum to treat bad breathIn treating chronic bad breath, the benefits of taking xylitol in the form of chewing gum or lozenges is enormous. Bacteria responsible for gum disease and tooth caries mainly feed on the sugar intake left over in our mouths. Sucrose is the bacteria’s favourite food source and as a result it will produce wastes that are very acidic. It’s these acidic wastes that are responsible for eating away at our teeth and gums. Of course, the more bacteria present in your mouth, the more they reproduce and release acids and toxins. They will progressively and relentlessly dissolve your teeth and eat away at your gums. At this point, harmful bacteria in your mouth number in the 10’s of Billions! You should know that your diet is directly responsible for this condition. Never in history has the human being consumed such quantities of sugar. The average American will consume some 150 pounds of it annually in different forms with consequences such as diabetes, obesity, blood pressure, and increase in the risk of heart disease. Xylitol and sugar...What's the difference?The similarity between sugar and xylitol is limited to their aspect and taste. But, where sugar destroys and damages, xylitol heals and repairs! It is so beneficial and natural that even the human body produces about 15 grams of it a days. Aside from protecting us against certain degenerative diseases and having anti-ageing properties, it is also anti-microbial. Because Xylitol is alkaline and CANNOT be ingested by opportunistic bacteria, it balances acidity levels in the mouth and prevents anaerobic bacteria from producing volatile sulfur compound, the gaseous waste responsible for bad breath. It also has the ability to stimulate the salivary gland to maintain stable saliva flow. By doing so, oxygen and mineral rich saliva contribute to oral health and dilute any residual acidity levels. Bottom line, xylitol will:
- Kill bacteria responsible for tooth caries and gum disease- Eliminate acidic wastes and balance PH levels - Starve bacteria responsible for halitosis and therefore greatly reduce bad breath - Stimulate salivary glands - Increase your oral health significantly As far as natural remedies go, xylitol is among the best there is to treat chronic bad breath and maintain the release of volatile sulfur compound below detectable levels by the human nose. Chewing xylitol gum after and between meals will help you tremendously take control halitosis. Go from Xylitol Gum to Bad Breath Remedies Go back to Chronic Bad Breath Home page |