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Last I checked, xylitol tastes sweet but is actually fairly lethal to plaque-causing bacteria… on the other hand, it’s also a laxative.

Oh also it’s super lethal for dogs.

I only chew gum if it has xylitol in it.




For all three reasons? The implied lifestyle delights me.




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