FAQ about teeth and Sweeteners
How do sweeteners protect the teeth?
The most widespread disease caused by civilisation is caries. Many children
and teenagers already exhibit major damage to the teeth resulting from inadequate
cleaning and eating the wrong foods.
Sugar and starchy foods encourage the build-up of plaque bacteria, the
metabolites of which produce acids that attack the dental enamel and
cause caries. After every meal or snack that contains carbohydrates,
the saliva needs about half an hour to neutralise the pH value.
Sweeteners contain no carbohydrates and therefore cannot attack the
teeth. Sweeteners do not, however, replace regular cleaning and dental
check-ups.