Xylitol Peppermint Sugar Free Candy - Promote Oral Health, Increase Saliva Production, Stop Bad Breath, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, 240 Count (Pack of 1)

> 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.

These are excellent Xylitol mints. I’ve tried quite a few different brands and these are these are my favorite (Zellies cinnamon was too hot, and more expensive). They’re reminiscent of ret hots candies, but maybe milder. These are slightly larger and have no dye or sugar thankfully. They start out smooth and stay that way until they dissolve. I don’t think they’re very long lasting, but they do seem to work to kill off bacteria, my mouth feels fresher when I use them after meals.

These little mints are just enough for an after meal cleanse, and breath freshener. I choose it because it has xylitol instead of sugar. The xylitol is supposed to help neutralize your saliva after eating and/or drinking, thereby protecting your teeth. I love the minty flavor, not too strong. The 240 count lasts quite a while.

Each piece is about the size of those large TicTacs. The flavor is more berry with absolutely zero mint. The berry flavor isn't strong and is more gentle (think berry starburst flavor without that burst). I've haven't had any abdominal discomfort or bloating like I do from other sugar free mints that contain other sugar substitutes; so that's a big plus. Overall a good Xylitol "mint" without all the extra ingredients that keeps your mouth fresh and not dry.

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 Pieces Xlear Spry Lemonburst Sugarfree Mints, 240-Count Xlear - Spry Gum Fresh Fruit, 100 gum Xyliwhite Non-Fluoride Toothpaste Gel 6.40 Ounces Kiss Your Dentist Goodbye: A Do-It-Yourself Mouth Care System for Healthy, Clean Gums and Teeth

I already have enjoyed several of the various flavors of Spry with xylitol but this was my first try with Berry Blast flavor and I loved it. Its subtle and there are so many in the little container. I buy them for my dry mouth issue and a tasty flavor is a bonus. I love that they are sugar free and they definitely do help increase saliva without overdoing it.

OK, so dental hygienist recommend for killing bacteria in mouth when you can't brush, or when you can!? I put them in a small tin in my purse for fresh breath and enjoy the flavor as others enjoy the killing of my bad breath 😆 healthier mint option, I'd say! I've subscribed every 6 months! ( I share them, my breath doesn't need it that often, I don't think?)

I ordered the Spry Xylitol Peppermint Sugar Free Candy - Breath Mints That Promote Oral Health, Dry Mouth Mints That Increase Saliva Production, Stop Bad Breath, 1200 Count (Pack of 1). In the past, I have ordered the Spry "Gems" Xylitol peppermints that come in a box of six 40ct 25g pocket dispensers containing diamond shaped peppermints. I also order the box of six 40ct pocket size dispensers containing diamond shaped spearmints. This 1200ct container is one-half the price, per mint, as compared to the box of six 40ct pocket size dispensers of the diamond shaped peppermints. While this 1200ct container provides a much better price per mint, I have found these mints are not as good in a couple of ways. First, the break apart easily in the mouth. This leaves you with 2 or 3 disks in the mouth. That leads to the second shortcoming of these mints: they don't last as long in the mouth as the "Gems" do. The third shortcoming is that these are made in China and the Spry "Gems" are made in the USA! The flavor of these mints is different from the Spry "Gems". It is not worse or better to me, it is just different. I think the initial burst of peppermint is more intense and you can feel this peppermint in you nose for a few seconds. This is not necessarily bad but I'm just noting that difference. The Spry "Gems" is more subtle and does not affect the nose. I had saved all of my Spry "Gems" 40ct plastic dispensers and have refilled them with these peppermints. I made a funnel out of the handle of a doubly clean plastic 1 gallon milk carton. The hollow handle is the perfect size for these mints to roll through and I left enough plastic all around one end to act as a funnel. Overall, for me, I prefer the Spry "Gems" and will be going back to them when I've used up this container in a few months.