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Re:Microbes that cause cavities can form superorganisms able... by Eisenstein on Monday October 10, 2022 @09:13PM (#33158307)
Is arginine necessary to apply topically to the teeth, or can it just be ingested? If the latter, you can get l-arginine supplements easily. They are also supposed to help with certain, um, circulation issues.

Also, xylitol is a great biofilm disrupter. Chewing xylitol gum has been shown to be beneficial in preventing carries.

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Re:Microbes that cause cavities can form superorganisms able... by ParksNet on Monday October 10, 2022 @09:25PM (#33158387)
Its difficult to find Xylitol gum that uses traditional tree sap and not plastic resin (and also doesn't contain added sugar). Any suggestions?
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Re:Microbes that cause cavities can form superorganisms able... by CrHn3 on Monday October 10, 2022 @09:50PM (#33158552)
Xylichew uses birch and beech resin and has a gum base free of plastic.

To ensure I get an effective amount of xylitol, I use crystals in my tea and coffee. My child eats them with a spoon. Health Garden is one of the brands that uses birch xylitol.

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Re:Microbes that cause cavities can form superorganisms able... by rrdujay on Monday October 10, 2022 @09:55PM (#33158583)
Just mixing up Xylitol in water and swishing around is good too
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Re:Microbes that cause cavities can form superorganisms able... by elevaet on Tuesday October 11, 2022 @12:41AM (#33159598)
How much is effective? My dentist recommended it ages ago and I kind of forgot about it.

Also, any health concerns with consuming xylitol?

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Re:Microbes that cause cavities can form superorganisms able... by CrHn3 on Tuesday October 11, 2022 @12:51AM (#33159644)
For dental caries, 6-10 grams per day [1]. Most adults can tolerate 40g.

Diarrhea is a concern at 45g for children and 100g for adults. If you introduce it gradually into your diet, it should not be a problem.

1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4232036/

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Re:Microbes that cause cavities can form superorganisms able... by Eisenstein on Tuesday October 11, 2022 @04:04AM (#33160596)
Health concerns for humans is potential digestive issues at high amounts (many tends of grams). Health concerns for canines is prolonged excruciating death due to live failure in rather small amounts. Don't let your dogs near xylitol.
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