The Gift of Healthy Teeth ... Special Needs

Xylitol can help people with special needs or in hospital situations.

Xylitol sweetened mint or gum are easy to eat throughout the day and even during times of sleeplessness during the night. Xylitol is safe for diabetics and can be enjoyed freely.

Developmentally disabled children who present challenges for oral hygiene: Cleaning teeth is often a challenge. Caretakers can protect these children with Xylitol mints, gum or the use of a Xylitol spray.

Dental treatment may be a frightening or traumatic experience for people with disabilities. Crowded teeth may be hard to clean especially when patients are unable to rinse or spit out. If plaque grows, cavities and gum disease will result. Regular consumption of Xylitol daily will reduce plaque and help control its build up. If gum chewing or mints are not an option, use Xylitol wipes or spray.

Medicines that dry the mouth or are sweetened with sugar can make dental problems worse. Xylitol will protect teeth after medications and anytime day or night.