Besides good toothbrushes and dental floss, fluoridated toothpastes and mouthwashes, and certain sugar-free chewing gums, there aren’t many over-the-counter products that get the seal of approval from reputable dentists. Today, however, Fresno dentists Dr. Claudia Denes and Dr. Alex Denes want to discuss the newest dental health booster out there: xylitol. What is Xylitol? As

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What Causes Cavities? Tooth decay is actually an infectious disease caused by a pesky bacterium called Streptococcus mutans. We aren’t born with the bacterium in our mouths; babies get infected with the microbes when their parents kiss them, share utensils, or use their own mouths to clean Baby’s pacifier. The bacterium hangs out in your

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