CariFree's Cavity-Fighting Treats Are No Trick

ALBANY, OR, September 25, 2010 (Press-News.org) Trick-or-treaters rejoice: CariFree, the leader in caries prevention, is combating cavities this Halloween, with candy. The company's cavity-fighting lollipops, Xyli-Tots Lollies, are specially formulated to keep even the most ghoulish mouths healthy without sacrificing taste.

Practically indistinguishable from candy store lollipops, CariFree's Xyli-Tots Lollies are sugar-free and delicious. The magic ingredient is a naturally occurring sugar substitute known as xylitol, which targets cavity-causing bacteria and decreases acidity within the mouth. The resulting neutralization affords a significant decline in cariogenic bacteria and in turn reduces the risk for cavities. Xyli-Tots Lollies come in five bewitching flavors: cherry chuckles, citrus smile, grape giggles, lime laughs, and raspberry riddles, making them the perfect alternative to sugary treats at Halloween.

"Every Halloween there is always that one house on the block that hands out toothbrushes instead of candy. Of course, despite the good intention, this house remains unpopular," says Carri Cady, Registered Dental Hygienist and Vice President of Sales and Marketing for CariFree. "Our Xyli-Tots Lollies look and taste exactly like candy, and they fight the cavity-causing caries infection. It's a win-win approach to oral health that both kids and parents can appreciate."

A shocking 50 percent of children in the United States will experience tooth decay by the age of eleven, according to the Center of Disease Control. With so many children battling tooth decay, CariFree envisioned a solution to keep kids healthy. By ensuring a healthy pH level is maintained within the mouth, CariFree's Xyli-Tots Lollies help keep cavities at bay, even if kids indulge in other sweets this Halloween.

Drilling and filling cavities is just a response to the damage caused by dental caries and provides no solution for the actual infection that causes cavities to occur in the first place. CariFree's line of products addresses the problem at its source by effectively treating the caries infection and keeping children cavity-free for a lifetime.

"CariFree is passionate about oral health, especially when it comes to children," adds Cady. "It can seem like a never-ending struggle to convince kids to brush and floss, and even then, they are not fully protected against the dental disease. The Xyli-Tots Lollies are simple, safe and effective. On holidays like Halloween, Xyli-Tots Lollies are the perfect solution to keep everyone smiling."

Families and dentists can fill their jack-o'-lanterns with Xyli-Tots Lollies this Halloween by visiting the CariFree Web site at http://carifree.com/patients/products/landings/lollies_halloween.html and receive a special discount of 10 percent on orders of 50 dollars or more. This Halloween, CariFree's Xyli-Tots Lollies are the anti-cavity treat that have cavities running scared.

About CariFree/Oral BioTech

Founded by a group of dentists and university professors, CariFree is the world's leading innovator in cavity prevention. An industry pioneer, CariFree products combine the proven benefits of fluoride, xylitol, and neutralizing pH+ technology to effectively treat the caries infection that causes cavities. As a result, patients are able to eliminate the harmful bacteria which cause disease, and dentists are able to efficiently assess the risk of infection in their patients. The CariFree website offers dental practices the option of selling CariFree products from their office or referring patients to the website where they may buy directly.

To learn more about Xyli-Tots Lollies, please visit http://carifree.com/patients/products/landings/lollies_halloween.html.

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