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Announcement – 11:04 pmNewsletter Comments from Latest March-April 2008 Xlear Perspective articles, “The Sweet Way to Healthy Teeth”
See Archived Perspectives Articles from the Cyrstal Xlear Newsletter 2005-2008
Xlear works closely with professionals from the medical and dental communities. Many have started to recommend Xlear’s xylitol products to help with everything from ear infections to diabetes. Starting in September, 2006, our newsletter included a section called “Xlear Perspective,” which features articles written by dentists, physicians and other medical professionals. The articles provide a professional perspective on a variety of topics.
Below is a list of the Perspective articles released, to date:
- Common Sense for Preventing the Bird Flu
- Ear Infections: Wait and See, or DO SOMETHING ELSE!
- Getting a Healthier Smile with a Better Sugar
- All I want for Christmas is my Two Front Teeth (in Perfect Condition)
- Small Change Yields Big Results
- Xylitol and Blood Sugar
- Xlear for Allergies and Asthma
- Finding the Best Xylitol Products
- Are You Keeping Your Nose Xlear®
- Xylitol Gains Ground Against Cariogenic Bacteria
- Own Sweetener Combats Cavity Formation
- The Sweet Way to Healthy Teeth
Our article pick:
The Sweet Way to Healthy Teeth
Dr. John Peldyak
Article recently was published in Healthy Utah Magazine
Dental health is constantly threatened by unavoidable destructive factors. Sugar is high-energy fuel that nasty bacteria use to produce acids, which destroy teeth and gums when left unchecked. Germs that cause tooth decay can even grow on popular sugar substitutes such as sorbitol and mannitol. So why are these ingredients in your toothpaste? It is time for something better–xylitol.
What is Xylitol?
Xylitol is a versatile natural sweetener with remarkable health benefits. It is found in fruits and vegetables, and produced by our bodies during normal metabolism. Xylitol has a delightful sugary taste. Since sweetness is the same, xylitol can be used as a direct sugar replacement. Diabetics can use xylitol because it is low calorie (40% less than sugar) and low glycemic (Glycemic Index is 7).
The structure of the xylitol molecule is related to sugars (with “-ose” ending such as sucrose, fructose, and glucose) and is a first cousin to other polyols (”sugar alcohols” with “-ol” ending such as sorbitol, mannitol, and maltitol).
These common food carbohydrates are built on a 6-carbon backbone. Xylitol has a very stable 5-carbon architecture, giving it unique properties. Unlike sugars (and to a lesser extent other polyols), xylitol is not a good food source for bacteria and yeast. Sugars promote tooth decay whereas xylitol acts as the natural dental antidote for sugar, blocking those harmful effects and building protective factors.
· Read the rest of Dr. Peldyak’s story at Xlear.com
See More Archived Perspectives Excerpted from Cyrstal Xlear Newsletter 2005-2008
One Response to “Updated w/Most Recent: Xlear.com/perspective Articles”
I am so happy to have discovered xylitol. I recommend it to everyone. I only wish I could find your brand in the health food stores here–even Better Health doesn’t carry your brand (I picked up Kal brand and it just isn’t as sweet). I found your Spry toothpaste at Whole Foods tho and I like it too. I had a patient whom I told about your nasal wash because she always complains about sinus problems and allergies, and she picked up the toothpaste too. At her last checkup, as I am cleaning her teeth, I noticed quite an improvement in her gingival condition. Where normally I get a lot of bleeding as she refuses to use dental floss and does not have the best brushing habits either, this time the bleeding is greatly diminished, and she has less plaque. I asked her what she was doing differently, flossing perhaps? I asked hopefully, but no, all she has changed is her toothpaste. Hello Spry, my first professional encounter. We were both very happy–she thinks I will quit bugging her about floss!! She did not care for the nasal spay tho, but I told her to keep trying it–it has helped me tremendously! Thanks for the great products.
By the way, are there any opportunities for employment with your company for an RDH with 36 years of experience? Let me know!
By Ellen J. Williams on Sep 18, 2007