🔎 A closer look at why we coated our floss in Xylitol This dental-pro favorite ingredient helps: 1️⃣ reduce cavity-causing bacteria from sticking to enamel 2️⃣ support a healthier oral pH by limiting acid production 3️⃣ naturally sweeten flavorings with a low glycemic index How is this all possible??? Xylitol is a 5-carbon sugar alcohol, unlike 6-carbon fermentable sugars. When bad bacteria eat Xylitol, they can’t metabolize it for energy. So the bacteria think they're being fed, but are getting zero energy from the "food". To put it plainly, they're unknowingly starving themselves.