Benefits of Xylitol for teeth were discovered in Finland in 1970s see link below. In Finland I think by now most candy can be bought either in the xylitol- or non-xylitol version. If this was the case also in the US I suspect it could have a major impact on national (dental) health.
And here's a question: Do dentists promote the use of Xylitol? If not, why not?
And here's a question: Do dentists promote the use of Xylitol? If not, why not?
https://www.google.com/search?q=history+of+xylitol+in+US&rlz...