For complete dental health you of course need to see your dentist regularly. On your own you need to brush and floss your teeth after each meal and before bed time to remove plaque and food debris from your teeth and mouth.
Then chew two pieces of xylitol sweetened gum for at least 5-10 minutes four to five times a day. It is also helpful to chew it after eating even if you do not have time to brush your teeth. Xylitol stimulates saliva, assists protective factors in saliva, stabilizes calcium and phosphate levels, which helps in putting minerals back into your teeth.
Research has shown that mothers and fathers can pass the bacteria, streptococcus mutans, which causes tooth decay, to their children. This happens when the parents kiss their children or taste the child’s food etc. A study showed that parents can greatly improve their children’s health and reduce bacteria levels in their mouth by simply chewing xylitol sweetened gum 4-5 times daily along with a normal oral hygiene schedule.
You ask how you can get xylitol gum or mints. They are found in many common gum brands sold at your local store, dental office or online. Just make sure that xylitol is the first ingredient in your gum or mint to make it effective.
Happy chewing!
