Influence of Maternal Xylitol Consumption

In a study looking into the impact of mothers using xylitol, researchers found, “habitual xylitol consumption by mothers was associated with a statistically significant reduction of the probability of mother-child transmission of MS [the cavity-causing bacteria in the mouth] assessed at two years of age. The effect was superior to that obtained with either chlorhexidine or fluoride varnish treatments performed as single applications at six-month intervals.”