American Dental Association Foundation 2007 Report on Giving
Highlights research indicating xylitol inhibits the growth of mouth bacteria 

“The use of sorbitol- and xylitol-sweetened chewing gum in caries control”. J Am Dent Assoc, Vol 137, No 2, 190-196.©2006 American Dental Association.

“Effect of a triclosan-containing toothpaste supplemented with 10% xylitol on mutans streptococci in saliva and dental plaque. A 6-month clinical study”..Pubmed.gov. 13 Mar, 2009.

“Six-month polyol chewing-gum programme in kindergarten-age children: a feasibility study focusing on mutans streptococci and dental plaque”. International Dental Journal (2005) 55, 81–88. First5oralhealth.org. 13 Mar, 2009.

“Xylitol and Dental Caries: An Overview for Clinicians”. March 2003 Journal Of The California Dental Association. cdafoundation.org. 13 Mar, 2009.

“First Smiles: Dental Health Begins At Birth”. cdafoundation.org. 13 Mar, 2009.

“Xylitol, Sweeteners, and Dental Caries”. Pediatric Dentistry – 28:2 2006. First5oralhealth.org. 13 Mar, 2009.  

“Xylitol Pediatric Topical Oral Syrup to Prevent Dental Caries: A Double-blind Randomized Clinical Trial of Efficacy”. Peter Milgrom; Kiet A. Ly; Ohnmar K. Tut; Lloyd Mancl; Marilyn C. Roberts; Kennar Briand; Mary Jane Gancio. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med, Jul 2009; 163: 601 - 607.

The study showed a high compliance to the syrup administration. Children tolerated the daily dose of 6 to 10 g and experienced few and minor adverse effects of laxation. This is in agreement with a recent study finding that xylitol solutions at daily doses of 5 to 7.5 g were well tolerated by toddlers aged 6 to 36 months. The literature on infant and toddler foods and on taste preference suggests that infants have an innate predilection for sweet taste.