Benefits of Xylitol

 

Xylitol is a naturally occurring carbohydrate, that looks and tastes like regular table sugar without all of the negative side effects. At drugstores, you’ve probably seen it on the label of a pack of “sugar-free” gum. Studies using xylitol as either a sugar substitute or a small dietary addition have demonstrated a dramatic reduction in tooth decay, along with reversal of dental caries. With benefits such as these, our doctors at Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania encourage you to consume more of it.

Xylitol is found widely in nature and most of the fruits and vegetables we eat on a daily basis have small amounts of xylitol. In addition to preventing tooth decay, xylitol serves as an effective sugar substitute for diabetics and non-diabetics. It also reduces plaque formation and increases salivary flow to aid in the repair of damaged tooth enamel. Xylitol can be conveniently delivered to your teeth via chewing gum, tablets, or even candy. 

To learn more about the services we provide at the practice, visit www.oralsurgerypa.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania located in Philadelphia, call 215-463-4141.

Xylitol is a naturally occurring carbohydrate, that looks and tastes like regular table sugar without all of the negative side effects. At drugstores, you’ve probably seen it on the label of a pack of “sugar-free” gum. Studies using xylitol as either a sugar substitute or a small dietary addition have demonstrated a dramatic reduction in tooth decay, along with reversal of dental caries. With benefits such as these, many dentists encourage you to consume more of it.

Xylitol is found widely in nature and most of the fruits and vegetables we eat on a daily basis have small amounts of xylitol. In addition to preventing tooth decay, xylitol serves as an effective sugar substitute for diabetics and non-diabetics. It also reduces plaque formation and increases salivary flow to aid in the repair of damaged tooth enamel. Xylitol can be conveniently delivered to your teeth via chewing gum, tablets, or even candy.

To learn more about the services we provide at the practice, visit www.oralsurgerypa.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania located in Philadelphia, call 215-463-4141.

 

Dental Abscesses

When the inside of your mouth gets hurt or irritated, bacteria may enter and cause an infection. Sometimes you will see a painful swelling with pus. This is called a dental abscess and it can form from a deep cavity, periodontal disease, a cracked tooth, trauma, or sometimes even due to recent dental procedures such as extractions and implants. This condition can become painful, so if you notice one, you should visit our doctors at Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania right away.

The cause of these infections is a direct growth of bacteria from within the pulp spaces of a tooth or on the deep root surfaces of a tooth into the supporting soft tissues and bones of the face and neck. Often one or more teeth will be very sensitive to pressure. With an advanced infection, one can experience discomfort from nausea, vomiting, and/or difficulty swallowing.

If you are experiencing inflammation in your teeth and gums, please give us a call. To learn more about the services we provide at the practice, visit www.oralsurgerypa.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania located in Philadelphia, call 215-463-4141.