OREM, Utah--Xlear, a manufacturer of xylitol-based products in the United States, has made a donation of $100,000 to the National Children's Oral Health Foundation: America's ToothFairy to coincide with the American Dental Association's National Children's Dental Health Month.
The month-long observance, held annually during the month of February, aims to raise children's awareness through educational programs about the importance of oral health and effective preventative methods.
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The donation by Xlear has created a partnership with the NCOHF, helping to foster an expansion of services to a larger number of children.
"With the ever-growing concern of children's health in today's society, more parents and kids alike should be aware of the ways they can prevent tooth decay and other related issues," said Nate Jones, CEO of Xlear. "America's ToothFairy really has the ability to impact lives for the better and we are proud to provide any support we can."
Added Fern Ingber, MEd, NCOHF pPresident and CEO: "We are honored that Xlear Inc. has joined America's ToothFairy as a major underwriter to give our nation's most vulnerable children the building blocks they need for happy, healthy futures. Their generosity supports our mutual commitment to eliminate children's suffering from preventable pediatric dental disease."
Xlear's interest in dental health sparks from its in-depth research and use of xylitol as a healthy sugar substitute. Xylitol, a naturally occurring sugar alcohol, not only has fewer calories than traditional sugars, but also promotes good dental hygiene. When exposed to as little as 15 grams of xylitol a day, the bacteria in the mouth
lose their ability to stick to teeth and form plaque.
Studies have proven that when combined with a regular dental hygiene routine, regular use of xylitol gums, mints, and candy can reduce dental cavities by as much as 80%. This, along with other preventative methods--including brushing and flossing regularly--provides children with ways to avoid dental restoration.
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