{"id":301,"date":"2013-10-18T13:56:42","date_gmt":"2013-10-18T13:56:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.leslatnerdds.com\/?p=301"},"modified":"2013-10-18T13:56:42","modified_gmt":"2013-10-18T13:56:42","slug":"substitute-sugar-for-xylitol-this-holiday-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/blog\/substitute-sugar-for-xylitol-this-holiday-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Substitute Sugar for Xylitol This Holiday Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/halloween-kid2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-302\" style=\"margin: 10px;\" alt=\"xylitol\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/halloween-kid2-200x300.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/halloween-kid2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/halloween-kid2-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/halloween-kid2.jpg 1664w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a>As Halloween and the rest of this year\u2019s holidays get closer, the temptation to indulge in a variety of treats will grow. But sugar, as you know, can negatively affect your oral health.\r\n\r\nIn today\u2019s post, we want to explain how sugar can cause cavities and let you know about an alternative to sugar that will let you enjoy all of your favorite holiday goodies.\r\n\r\n<b>How Sugar Damages Your Smile?<\/b>\r\n\r\nFor as long as you\u2019ve been going to the dentist, you\u2019ve been told that sugar is bad for your teeth. But why is that? It\u2019s because of how sugar interacts with your teeth.\r\n\r\nWhen certain bacteria in the mouth come into contact with sugar, a feeding frenzy ensues, leading to the creation of acid. This acid makes it easier for bacteria to cling to teeth and it also weakens tooth enamel, creating cavities.\r\n\r\n<b>Xylitol\u2014A Natural Substitute to Sugar<\/b>\r\n\r\nThankfully, you don\u2019t have to give up on your favorite treats this holiday season. With xylitol, a natural sweetener, you can still enjoy your favorite goodies. That\u2019s because <b>xylitol<\/b> doesn\u2019t interact with your teeth the way sugar does.\r\n\r\nInstead of sparking the production of acid, <b>xylitol<\/b> creates a neutral environment, in which bacteria have a hard time sticking to teeth. With fewer bacteria in your mouth, you have a decreased chance of developing cavities.\r\n\r\nCandy sweetened with <b>xylitol<\/b> can be found online and in natural food stores. <b>Xylitol<\/b> can also be used for baking, with a substitution ratio of 1:1.\r\n\r\nDo you want to learn more about <b>xylitol<\/b> and how it can benefit your smile? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/contact.html\">Call<\/a> <b>Westside Dental Associates<\/b> today for an appointment. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/meet-dr-latner.html\">Dr. Les Latner<\/a> serves patients from <b>Los Angeles<\/b>, <b>Santa Monica<\/b>, <b>Beverly Hills<\/b>, <b>West LA<\/b> and <b>Mar Vista<\/b>.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"As Halloween and the rest of this year\u2019s holidays get closer, the temptation to indulge in a variety of treats will grow. But sugar, as you know, can negatively affect your oral health. 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