Peppersmith Dental Mints – Help Fight Decay

Help prevent tooth decay with Peppersmith Dental Mints

Thank you Sainsbury’s for having Peppersmith Dental Mints in stock!

Tooth Decay happens when bacteria in your mouth consume the sugars we eat. When you eat food containing ordinary sugar (sucrose), it gives bacteria on your teeth energy, allowing them to multiply and start making acids that can eat away the enamel on the teeth. This ‘acid attack’ causes tooth decay and cavities to begin to form.

Xylitol is a natural sweetener derived from the fibrous parts of plants. It does not break down like sugar and can help keep a neutral pH level in the mouth. Xylitol also prevents bacteria from sticking to the teeth. This is how it protects the teeth from tooth decay. With the dental benefits of Xylitol, the acid attack that would otherwise last for over half an hour is stopped. Most people are not aware of this benefit because such a claim makes Xylitol into a drug, crossing a boundary not allowed by the Food and Drug Administration.

Peppersmith is a UK-based confectionary company specialising in Xylitol based chewing gum, mints and candy products.