Oral Health Benefits of Sugar Alcohols
Sugar alcohols—which are neither sugar nor alcohol—are polyols used for sweetening. These sweeteners are not considered artificial because they occur naturally in berries and other fruits. Because sugar alcohols convert to glucose slowly, they require little, if any, insulin to be metabolized, which inhibits blood sugar spikes.
Sugar alcohols have been used in dentistry since the 1970s and are effective in the fight against oral bacteria. The primary bacteria associated with dental disease are Streptococcus mutans, S. sobrinus, and Lactobacillus. Through the fermentation process of consumed carbohydrates, these bacteria produce acid that breaks down enamel.
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