Spry 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 breathmint, and possibly better as a coughdrop.> 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'll get the worst stomach ache of your life. So, I'd advise skipping the spry mints if your stomach is already rocky. 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 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 500 nights now, and never had a problem.> 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.

We recently purchased several Spry products = the berryblast mints, and the lemon mints, and a couple of the containers of gum as well. We all agree that the taste is pretty good, but not so much that you or your kids will be eating them like candy!I purchased these because I wanted to change the environment of my mouth because I've had some problems with very soft teeth. After reading that using Xylitol products could help prevent dental problems like decay and gum problems, I really wanted to give it a try, hoping to prevent our kids from going through the same problems.I've always been really careful about my teeth, but have always had bad teeth. As a kid we went to the dentist every 6 months like clockwork, had floride treatments, braces, brushed 3x a day, and started flossing as a teen. As an adult I've taken really good care of my teeth because I've learned to hate going to the dentist! After doing quite a bit of reading about changing your dental health by changing what you eat/drink, and the dental products you use, I ordered my 1st order of Xylitol products. All of them are really good as far as taste, and the toothpaste leaves my teeth very smooth - even more so than my regular floride toothpaste.I read a couple of books on the subject, and looked at a couple of online resources. The best value in the books seemed to be "Kiss Your Dentist Goodbye", at a little over $10 on Amazon.I'll have to do an update to let you know how our kids do on the products. All I can do for myself is try not to lose any teeth, and try to prevent getting dentures! I already have lots of fillings and lots of crowns - which are SO expensive! I wish there were a way to get away with not getting them, but having teeth break,unfortunately has been par for the course for me.I'm hopeful the Xylitol products work better than what we've been doing! The cost is very reasonable, well worth giving it a try, and because they taste good,there's no pain in trying something different. We all tried the Biotene products, and that didn't go over well at all. Except for the toothpaste and oral rinse none of us liked any of the other products - gum, mouth spray, etc. They were also a bit on the expensive side. We also tried Smart Mouth rinse and mints, and they were so awful we threw all of it away! It's supposed to keep your mouth moist, but it didn't at all, and the taste was horrible - the kids and I couldn't bear to use the products.So, of all the products we've tried, the xylitol products are definately the best value!SmartMouth Sugarfree Mints, Great Mint Flavor (Pack of 8)Biotene PBF Plaque Dissolving Toothpaste, 4.5-Ounce Tubes (Pack of 2)Xlear Spry Berryblast Mints, 240 PiecesXlear Spry Lemonburst Sugarfree Mints, 240-CountXlear - Spry Gum Fresh Fruit, 100 gumXyliwhite Non-Fluoride Toothpaste Gel 6.40 OuncesKiss Your Dentist Goodbye: A Do-It-Yourself Mouth Care System for Healthy, Clean Gums and Teeth

Nice taste, sugar free, saliva producing for dry mouth/throat. *** Keep away from dogs. ***

I take these several times a day. They're very refreshing. Unlike typical mints or breath fresheners. Delicious, refreshing, and therapeutic.

I love Spry peppermint mints. They taste delicious, & are great for your oral health. They're perfect to pop in your mouth right after a meal when you might not be able to brush afterwards, they help keep plaque from forming, & keep your breath nice & fresh!

These mints are fantastic! They have a very strong peppermint flavor that instantly freshens breath and helps with dry mouth. They’re the perfect size—easy to pop in anytime. Plus, they support oral health thanks to the xylitol. I always keep a few with me wherever I go. Highly recommend!

Great taste & my favorite of all the drymouth remedies I have tried, which includes mouth wash, spray, gel, lounges, & tablets.