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From the infant stage to the golden age, everyone’s vulnerable to dental disease Everyone is at risk for dental disease, some more than others. Certain groups are more susceptible because of specific conditions known as risk factors. The more you’re at risk, the more you will benefit from xylitol and oral care procedures that stimulate the natural healing of teeth. Dry Mouth and Mouth Acidity People suffering from acid reflux, GERD, allergies, sinus problems, nasal blockage, or those with salivary malfunctions like Sjogren’s syndrome have higher mouth acidity and dry mouths. Some of these problems require open mouth breathing which dries out the mouth very quickly. Other conditions expose the mouth to stomach acids or post nasal drip which increases mouth acidity levels. Patients taking medications with mouth-drying side effects should counteract them with xylitol to maintain proper salivary flow. Athletes Athletes are at higher risk for cavities and dental damage because they spend hours dehydrated, often breathing heavily through a dry, acidic mouth. Sports drinks, fruited herbal teas and juices used to rehydrate contain citric acid, which will cause increased mouth acidity. Carbohydrates feed acid-producing, tooth-damaging bacteria, giving them energy to grow, multiply and produce acids. Xylitol protection Using xylitol gum or mints before and during exercise or any other dry mouth situation stimulates saliva flow, which helps to wash away and neutralize mouth acidity, and rids the mouth of acid-producing plaque. |
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