Original Trident, a soft gum packaged in a unique rectangular shape, is sweetened with xylitol (originally advertised as ‘Dentec’ by the company), a sugar alcohol that reduces plaque and protects teeth against decay associated with dental caries by helping to maintain a neutral pH balance in the mouth. It is also sweetened with sorbitol, mannitol, aspartame, sucralose and acesulfame potassium.