Who should use 100% xylitol chewing gum?
Xylitol can be used by anyone who is concerned with fighting dental decay and dental plaque. Children should begin using xylitol gum as soon as they are old enough to chew gum safely and responsibly. Expectant mothers (and any relatives who will have contact with the newborn) should begin chewing the gum during pregnancy to reduce the chance that they will pass on bad bacteria to the newborn child through sharing food or kissing. An ongoing study found that significantly fewer cavities occurred in the children when their mothers chewed 100% xylitol sweetened gum during and after pregnancy.
