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"Xylitol is an anti-microbial — so it's acting against the bacteria themselves," says Peter Milgrom, a dentist at the University of Washington. "So it helps prevent tooth decay."

Many experts are discussing the benefits of Xylitol which is the sugar free additive on trident gum.
Most gum is produced with sugar which is obviously not good for your teeth.

Yes, the sugar is the reason I don't like it.