Xylitol Peppermint Sugar Free Candy - Promote Oral Health, Increase Saliva Production, Stop Bad Breath, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, 240 Count (Pack of 2)

> Tasty mints. Not very sweet, but sweet enough to take the edge off the bitterness of the peppermint. > UPDATE: I've tried the cinnamon, and honestly like the mild sweet flavor better than the peppermint, albeit, I suspect that the peppermint is more effective as a breath mint, and possibly better as a cough drop. > I think of the cinnamon as "sugarless candy", when I just have a craving for something sweet, but CAUTION if you gobble down 20 or 40 spry mints (of any flavor, as did another reviewer), you may get a stomach ache. So, if your stomach is already rocky, don't be surprised if a couple of spry mints make it worse. Note that most other sugarless candies contain Erythritol, which is not so safe. So cinnamon spry mints are a good choice for sugarless candy, but I'd not consume more than 2-3 per hour. > I don't have a problem with dry mouth during the day. But I occasionally pop a spry mint, just for the pleasant taste, or to clear a bad taste from my mouth. > I have dry mouth at night, because I use a CPAP machine, and breath through my mouth. If I tuck a mint between my my gum and lip before going to bed, my mouth stays moist for 3 or 4 hours. In the morning, my mouth may not always be exactly swimmingly moist, but at least it doesn't feel like a sand pit either. > If I happen to get up in the middle of the night, I slip in another mint -- if I remember. In that case, I usually wake up with a very moist mouth. > There is actually a similar product (Oracoat Xylimelts) specifically meant to be used this way, which has a sticky side, which you are supposed to stick to a tooth or your palette --- but it is about 10x more expensive. > Concerned that you might aspirate a Spry mint if you fall asleep with one between your gum and lips? That's a very valid concern. But I had purchased the Spry Mints (on my peridontist's advice) before I discovered Oracoat Xylimelts. Ironically the Xylimelts gave me more confidence in the safety of the Spry mints --- because anything stuck to your palette must occasionally or eventually come loose, and would be more vulnerable to being aspirated (than a mint between your lip and gum). In any case, I've used Spry mints (between my lip and gum), while asleep, for over 1000 nights now, and never had a problem. > Don't suck on spry mints at bed time, even for a few seconds. If you do, the mint will completely dissolve seemingly almost instantly, and you'll derive no benefit (in terms of keeping your mouth moist while you sleep). > Spry peppermint mints serve very well as breath mints. And also cough drops --- really, no kidding. On several occasions, I've stopped a persistent dry cough within seconds with a Spry mint. I don't know how well they'd do for a serious cough, associated with a cold, etc. -- but for a simple itchy throat and dry cough, they work well. > 1 calorie each --- nothing to be concerned about. > More importantly for me, no carbs --- I have type 2 diabetes. Xylitol (the major ingredient) is technically a sugar, but does not raise blood glucose (sugar) levels. So, the mints are not a concern for diabetics. > Dry mouth, per se, isn't the primary issue for me (I can live with dry mouth, if that's the only issue). Recently, despite rigorous oral hygiene (including 3x annual teeth cleanings), I had to have 3 not-very-old crowns replaced because of gum-line decay, at $2000 each. Gum-line decay is caused by receding gums. Receding gums are caused by bacterial plaque and drying-out of gum tissue. Drying out of gums is caused by inadequate saliva production. Inadequate saliva production is usually caused by prescription drugs. My periodontist says that every one of the 8 or so prescriptions that I take are known to cause inadequate saliva production. > As I understand it, the Xylitol itself is effective in reducing tooth decay for 2 reasons: 1) By increasing saliva production, saliva keeping the gums moist and being mildly antibacterial (because saliva is anti-bacterial). 2) The xylitol itself is mildly antibacterial -- although no-one seems to know why. One theory is that bacteria process it like a sugar, but derive no benefit --- i.e., they starve. BUT there is an ancient urban myth that saccharine kills ants the same way, which is NOT true. > Apparently xylitol has no known adverse side effects (not even on ants). Hurrah! However, xylitol is toxic to dogs. (It spikes insulin production in dogs, but not in humans, so it isn't even a little bit toxic in humans. Albeit, too much xylitol can give you a stomach ache, see above. > UPDATE- A new study claims that xylitol promotes blood clotting. But dosage is not quantified in a meaningful way in the study. My conclusion: individuals taking anti-coagulants for a heart condition and 20 or more Spry mints per day might want to consult their cardiologist. I seriously doubt that 1 or 2 mints per night (each allowed to dissolve over several hours) is any sort of problem. > Shortly before I began using Spry mints, I had shifted over to using Oxyfresh mouthwash (instead of Listerine), in part because Oxyfresh is alcohol-free (alcohol dries your mouth), and had noticed that my mouth was not quite so dry in the morning. As it turns out xylitol is a major ingredient of Oxyfresh. So, it's a twofer, Oxyfresh reduces dry mouth (and therefore tooth decay) 1) because it contains no alchohol, 2) because it contains xylitol. So, the Oxyfresh helped the dryness in my mouth a little, and the Spry mints help alot. --- ABOUT GUM-LINE DECAY --- I've been using a Sonicare toothbrush since they first came out (and costed a fortune -- I think I'm on my fourth one), but if you've got some decay forming a "cave" at the gum-line, the Sonicare brush can barely reach it. However, my wife purchased an Oral-B, and I'm convinced that the gumline is exactly where the Oral-b brush concentrates its action on (when used properly). When I got that $6000 bill for the crowns, I switched toothbrushes.

I deal with pretty severe dry mouth, and these Spry xylitol peppermints have been a big help. They get the saliva going pretty quickly, which makes a noticeable difference, especially during the day when I’m talking a lot or working on stuff. The peppermint flavor is nice and clean—not too strong, not too weak. They don’t have that weird artificial aftertaste some sugar-free stuff has either, which I appreciate. Only downside is they don’t last very long. (maybe 5 mins?) That said, it’s easy enough to just keep a handful in your pocket (or purse if you carry one), so it hasn’t been a dealbreaker for me. I’ve been using them regularly and they’ve definitely earned a spot in my daily carry. If dry mouth is an issue for you, these are worth trying out.

I have a been searching for sugar free mints with the artificial chemicals they sell in all the stores. These are a wonderful alternative. Its a great value, many come in the container. They are larger in size and they last long in your mouth. Worth the purchase. They taste great even my teens liked them..

I love Spry Xylitol products. These mints taste great and aren't too strong (think Altoids) but strong enough to leave minty freshness. As a dental professional, I recommend this product as an additional preventative method against cavities. Xylitol is a natural sugar alcohol that cannot be digested by most bacteria in the mouth. Consuming xylitol limits the growth of bacteria in the mouth, which reduces the amount of acid left behind by bacteria. Less bacteria=less acid=reduced chance of decay forming (cavities). HOWEVER, It is important to note that in order to get the FULL anti-cavity benefit from xylitol, you have to use xylitol products correctly and consistently over a period of time. Recommended dose for highest anti-cavity benefit: 6-10grams/day, administered 3-5 times. One Spry mint = 0.5 grams xylitol One piece of Spry gum = 0.72 grams xylitol One gram toothpaste = approximately 0.25 grams xylitol (minimum). At least 25% of the weight in Spry toothpaste is xylitol, (roughly a minimum of 36 grams xylitol in an entire tube (144g) of toothpaste. 36/144=.25g xylitol per 1g toothpaste) **Most people do NOT use an entire gram of toothpaste when brushing, 0.25 grams is considered a "pea sized" amount of toothpaste. If I had to guess most people would average around 0.5-0.7 grams of toothpaste each time they brushed, since most people tend to use more toothpaste than recommended.*** Taking the above numbers into consideration, it would be extremely hard to get to the 6-10grams recommended daily. Brushing twice a day with Spry toothpaste (0.50g), eating two Spry mints (1g), and chewing two pieces of Spry gum (1.44g) in one day doesn't even make it to 3 grams of xylitol (roughly 2.94). That's even calculating toothpaste at 1 gram per brushing, which is an excessive amount of toothpaste. I am telling you this to be aware that in order to have anti-cavity protection from this product, as seen in studies, it is recommended to have 6-10grams xylitol per day. Consuming less xylitol will provide some protection but in order to receive the FULL benefit to protect against cavities, you'd have to consume 6-10grams each day. Consuming higher than this level did not offer additional benefits in the studies done. Long story short, this is a great product and will provide anti-cavity benefits depending on the amount you consume/if you consume consistently. In my opinion, additional preventative measures taken are better than nothing, so even if you do not consume the recommended 6-10grams each day, using this product will still be beneficial towards maintaining great oral health. Just be aware there are specific guidelines set to achieve maximum results in preventing cavities when using xylitol! ***Any preventative measure works together with other preventative measures to help maintain optimum dental health. It is important you are doing your part brushing 2 minutes, 2 times a day, flossing daily, and maintaining regular dental visits in order to prevent decay!***

I have dry mouth which sometimes led to bad breath. My dental hygienist recommended xylitol breath mints instead of gum and I'm very happy I found these! They have a strong peppermint taste, but it's not overpowering. The texture is not at all chewy, but not like hard candy, either. The mint flavor lasts in the mouth for a short time after the mint is gone. I have also tried the berry mints, but I definitely did not care for that flavor. Even if they were treated like sugar free candy, I'll pass on the berry flavor in the future.

They are great for not having cavities and they leave your month with a fresh minty taste.

Great company, great product! On time delivery!

Great taste! Much healthier than aspartame.

Nice taste, purchased 4 tubs. I would describe as a mild mint, not overly strong however, does freshens breath. Dissolves in the mouth somewhat quickly not as long lasting as other mints. Like the positives of a natural sweetener and dental hygiene benefits of the birch tree derivative Xylitol.

These are the cheapest Xylitol Mints around. Suck on a couple after meals to help strengthen and repair teeth. I've seen a few people say that they tried them for a couple of months and they didn't work. That's not enough time to reverse the early stages of a cavity. If you have the early stages of a cavity (white spots on the teeth decalsification) then you need a good toothpaste with a high amount of fluoride plus xylitol mints. I reversed my early tooth decay in 6 months by using Colgate Durophate toothpaste, cheap supermarket brand none alcohol mouthwash, plus these mints. Brush twice a day morning and night. After every meal swish with water and swallow, then have 2 of these mints after every meal. Then rinse my mouth with mouthwash twice a day at random. It totally fixed my early stages of decay. And part of one of my back teeth had gotten pretty bad all rough and chalky. Now it looks like a normal tooth again. They also taste nice and minty.

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El producto en si es bueno, solo que entendí mal y pensaba que eran chicles, pero para quien busca caramelos son buenos y naturales.