Spry Xylitol Peppermint Mints Sugar Free Candy - Promote Oral Health, Increase Saliva Production, Stop Bad Breath, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, 45 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 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.

Good stuff…not too sure about the dental benefits, but I’ll take their word.I keep some in my car for breath after I’ve had a couple of beers, or when I have dragon breath. In the old days, I got Bianca; this is the modern version…woohoo!

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!

Got for dry mouth as recommended by my dental hygienist. They work fine, but don’t last very long, which was kind of expected since they’re mints and not gum. The flavor is good. Convenient size container. Would buy again.

Great when away from home and can’t brush teeth after a meal.

I love these...I keep buying them. Yum.

I can’t use gum or mints with sugar, so I was thrilled to find these mints. I don’t experience any strange aftertaste and just 1-2 mints at a time is plenty. They last a while, but I usually order the 2-pack since it’s a good deal.

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.