Stevia is a natural sugar substitute extracted from the leaves of the Stevia Rebaudiana plant. Stevia plants are local to Brazil and Paraguay and have been used by local communities for decades for herbal remedies and to sweeten yerba mate tea. 

There are several studies that have been conducted that prove that too much sugar is bad for your teeth, yet here in America citizens are still eating between 150 - 170 pounds of sugar every year! What gives?

Sugar is found in everything and has over 50 different aliases when it comes to being listed as an ingredient on food packaging. It's important to always check the label on food and to stay away from processed or overly sugary items.

How can you save your teeth? QUIT SUGAR! 

You have many other options when it comes to sugar substitutes, but one of your best choices is natural stevia. Let me tell you why.

Stevia does not damage your teeth!

The tooth decay process starts when these two factors are present: bacteria already residing in your mouth and fermentable carbs like sugars and starches. When these two mix, the bacteria metabolizes the carbs into organic acids, which in return start the erosion of tooth enamel.

Stevia can be up to 300x sweeter than normal table sugar, but that doesn't mean it's 300x stronger when it comes to bad dental health. It's actually quite the opposite! Stevia does not contain fermentable carbohydrates, meaning that it can't metabolize with mouth bacteria. The Caries Research Journal published a study that concluded that stevia is considered nonacidogentic, which means that it supports dental health. Victory dance.

Additionally, stevia does not produce the lactic acid that causes cavities and tooth decay.