Xylitol and Salt Water Rinses for Better Dental Health?

Xylitol Update    In the last email, I praised the value of xylitol for better dental health.   I mentioned that it had been used for dental health in Finland since WWII when the dentists noticed that people were getting less cavities and less gum disease.     A customer wrote to me and reminded me of something I didn't mention but should have.   While xylitol is safe for humans and we have a pathway to metabolize it, many pets do not.   If you choose to use xylitol, don't let your pets eat any of it.      It's sweet, much like regular sugar but with 1/3 the calories.   It helps to balance pH in your mouth after a cup of coffee or acidic fruits or other food or drink of acid value.      Acid is a problem for your teeth and gums.  Many foods (like fruit) alkalize the body and are popular in nutrition and fitness worlds.  But, the problem is that that alkalizing process happens in or after the stomach.  While that food or drink is in your mouth, it is acidic.      Salt Water Rinses    Sometimes I like to ask the hygienists questions when they clean my teeth, just to see what they say.  Recently, I asked a hygienist about what mouthwash to use ( I know that many mouthwashes are really not so good).  To my surprise, she said, "keep it simple, use a salt water rinse".       While I had heard of that before, I hadn't thought about it for a long time.   I rediscovered that it is helpful.  I use a salt grinder and I use Himalayan salt. I would choose Celtic sea salt as an alternative.   I would not use regular table salt.    I grind the salt into a cup of warm water and use it as a rinse after I clean my teeth or use the HydroFloss.  I get an even fresher clean feeling after doing the salt water rinse.     What is special about salt?  If you remember your basic chemistry or biochem, you'll remember that salt creates an osmotic pressure.     One great thing about this is that you can take advantage of a basic difference between  bacterial cells and human cells.  Bacterial cells do not have pumps to get rid of salt.  Human cells do.  So the bacterial cell membrane can be ripped apart in the presence of salt.     Human cells are able to pump excess salt out of the cell. Therefore, they are usually unharmed by salt (except in extreme cases)    There are other reasons a salt rinse is good for your dental health.   If you know the one or more other reasons, reply and let me know and maybe I will include your contribution in the next email.     HydroFloss    The hydrofloss continues to be, in my opinion, the number one item you can use at home to help shrink your gum pockets and possibly get you to a healthy gum situation.  I would define that as periodontal pockets at 3mm or less.       Some customers are not able to achieve that.  I often find they are not optimizing their use of the hydrofloss.  A simple adjustment in routine can sometimes make a big difference.   This is one area where I can usually help my customers.   I'm not a dentist, but I can share my experiences, information and ideas as well as the experiences of those whom I've spoken with over the years.  This is also an area where I can add value compared to some others out there.    The HydroFloss and parts for it can be found at the following two locations   1. ToothyGrins.net    2. ToothyGrinsStore.com       -David      Author:  What You Should Know About Gum Disease - The Layman's Guide to Fighting Gum Disease PS:  This is for information purposes only.  If you have or think you have any dental health issues, be sure to seek out a local qualified dentist who can help you.  If you have a loose adult tooth, go to a periodontist immediately.

Xylitol - Why You Should Add It To Your Home Dental Care Routine

Xylitol  - Why You Should Add It To Your Home Dental Care Routine

Xylitol can be a powerful ally to your dental health.  There are some misconceptions about how it may work however.  This is worth understanding and paying attention to.

Xylitol History For Dental Health

Xylitol was recognized by Finnish dental professionals way back in the 1940s.   There was a crunch on traditional table sugar.   

Finland began producing xylitol from birch wood as an alternative to regular table sugar.  Dentists soon noticed that dental diseases like cavities and gum disease were decreasing as a result of this change. 

Xylitol is still used in Finland to this day.   They put it in all kinds of products.  And the Finnish people reap the benefits of this for their dental health. 

Many dentists and dental professionals have heard of xylitol.   Some even tell their patients about it.  But there are not enough dentists doing that for the information to make 'mainstream awareness'.  So this knowledge is more or less hidden in plain site. 

Gum And Mints Made of Xylitol

The expensive way to get xylitol into your daily routine is to use xylitol gums and mints.  There are a variety on the market.  But you have to be careful.  Some companies use the word 'xylitol' as a way to cash in. 

To be effective a piece of xylitol gum should have .72 grams of xylitol and no other sugars in it.  Don't think you are in the clear of xylitol is a small ingredient in the gum or mint.  That won't work. 

Gums and mints are an easy way to deliver xylitol to your mouth however.  For example, you can chew a piece of xylitol gum or a xylitol mint after dinner.    That's perfectly natural and no one will think twice about it. 

Why Xylitol Is Helpful

There are two reasons that are usually cited.  One is that xylitol is a 5 -carbon sugar (as opposed to a 6 carbon sugar like table sugar)   Some have said that the bad bacteria can't use 5 carbons very well and that it will kill them if they try.  

Unfortunately,  that is not always the case.  For example p gingivalis  - one of the primary bacteria responsible for gum disease has a metabolic pathway to digest 5 carbon sugars.   

As a side note, humans can digest xylitol with no problem.  But many animals, like cats and dogs can be poisoned by it.  So if you use it, keep it away from your pets.  

The real reason, in my opinion, why xylitol is helpful is because of its strong basic properties.  Driving the pH higher in your mouth does a couple of good things for you.  

First, the 'bad bacteria' really want an acid environment.  If you can make it more basic, they will not do as well and be inhibited in their ability to secrete acids and to reproduce.  

The second reason is that making your mouth pH more basics allows your natural saliva to inhibit bacteria and to drive minerals into your teeth. 

The Cheaper Way to Use Xylitol 

Instead of purchasing expensive mints and gums,  why not buy xylitol by the pound.  Then when you want to use some throughout the day, you can put a 1/4 teaspoon full in your mouth and swish it around for a while and then spit it out.   (xylitol will not harm humans if swallowed)   

If you would like to get some xylitol for this purpose,  you can get some by clicking here. here.  

-David

PS:  The most powerful tool you can use at home for keeping your gums healthy is the HydroFloss.  

During WWII Dentist In Finland Made An Amazing Discovery - Do You Know What It Is?

They found out that this 5 Carbon sugar devastated the 'bad bacteria' in people's mouths.   

 It's been one of the best kept secrets (from the American People)  since the 1940s.   But practically everyone in Finland knows about it.  

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Sincerely,

David Snape






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Dr. Ellie Phillips has really done a lot to further the cause of preventing dental health problems.  This is something that should interest those who want to better protect their dental health and improve their odds of avoiding costly and painful treatments.  

Keeping your teeth for a lifetime of good service is powered by prevention!  

Thank you for all of your contributions, Dr. Ellie!   

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Sincerely,

David Snape
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