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What is xylitol?

Xylitol looks like sugar and tastes like sugar, but it behaves far better, helping to fight the bacteria that cause tooth decay and keep your mouth happier.

To answer the questions people ask most, we’ve teamed up with Dr James Goolnik - one of the UK’s most respected dentists, founder of Optimal Dental Health in London, and regularly voted among the most influential people in dentistry. He’s spent decades championing better oral health and cutting unnecessary sugar, so you’re getting answers from someone who genuinely knows his stuff.

1. Why xylitol?

2. How does xylitol fight tooth decay?

3. Why does xylitol freshen breath naturally?

4. Are mints made with xylitol OK for children?

5. How many xylitol mints a day are OK for kids?

6. Can pregnant women eat xylitol?

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