The Artificial Sweetener Xylitol Prevents Dental Caries By

The artificial sweetener xylitol prevents dental caries by:

A) Depriving cariogenic bacteria of easily digestible carbohydrates
B) Acting as a surfactant which prevents bacteria from adhering to tooth surfaces
C) Directly remineralizing compromised enamel with xylitol particles
D) Breaking down the intercellular matrix of colonies of S. mutans