Xylitol Peppermint Sugar Free Candy - Promote Oral Health, Increase Saliva Production, Stop Bad Breath, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, 1200 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.

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..

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.

I bought several brands of mints with Xylitol in them (all brands I tried are pictured with the mints under the package – I have included pennies in the pictures to show the size of mints). Below is a short review/description of the mints I tried: Spry Xylitol Mints, Natural Peppermint – These mints are small, smooth, and round, and like the berry flavor, have an after-taste that I do not care for. I would purchase these mints again, if other brands were not available, but they are not my favorite. Spry Gems Mints - These mints are excellent! I purchased these after my dentist recommended trying candy with Xylitol in them (as it is good for your teeth). The Berry flavor is my favorite. These mints are cooling and minty, with a slight sweet “berry” flavor. These mints are not too hard or too soft and chalky. They have NO bad after-taste, and they leave your mouth feeling fresh for a while after the mint is gone. These Spry Gems are much better tasting than the regular Spry Xylitol Mints. I highly recommend these mints (they are among my 2 favorite brands)! Spry Xylitol Mints, Natural Berry Blast – Mints are small and round. The taste is not bad, but the mint or berry is not very strong. These mints are very “smooth” and they have a slight after-taste that I don’t care for. I really like to other Gem Mints by Spry, though. I would purchase these mints again, if other brands were not available, but they are not my favorite. ACT Dry Mouth Lozenges Soothing Mint - These mints feel and taste more like a cough drop than a mint. They have a light mint flavor, and they also have a slight after-taste that I don’t care for. I do not recommend these mints, and I would not purchase these mints again. PUR Mints Aspartame Free Peppermint – These mints are excellent! They are the most like Altoids that I tried. They have a strong cooling and mint taste (they are not as strong as Altoids, but they have a similar consistency/hardness as Altoids). These mints have NO after-taste. I highly recommend these mints! PUR Mints Aspartame Free, 100% Xylitol, Tangerine Tango - These mints are excellent! They are the most like Altoids that I tried. They have a strong cooling and mint/fruit taste (they are not as strong as Altoids, but they have a similar consistency/hardness as Altoids). These mints have NO after-taste. These are my favorite mints containing Xylitol! I highly recommend these mints! Please mark if you find my review helpful. Thank you so much!

Great taste! Much healthier than aspartame.

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Bon goût mais pas très puissant en bouche. Pas trop chère vue la quantité.

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Compramos esta menta con xilitol después de ver videos sobre el cuidado de los dientes y buscar una alternativa a nuestra marca surcoreana favorita de mentas con xilitol. Donde vivimos ahora, la marca coreana es mucho más cara. Spry Xylitol Mint tiene un mejor valor y proporciona más xilitol que la competencia.