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Xylitol Gum

Use xylitol gum after exposure to snack foods or fermentable carbohydrates; it can inhibit bacterial proliferation, reduce strep mutans, loosen food, and increase salivary flow.

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“what's a good strategy if you're out on the go to minimize decay risk and increase salivary health? to some gum, particularly xylitol gum, because xylitol will inhibit bacterial proliferation. It will reduce strep mutans, which is the bacteria that causes cavities.”

huberman · How to Improve Your Teeth & Oral Microbiome for Brain & Body Health | Dr. Staci Whitman · Mar 24, 2025 · 1:06:56 · open ↗

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