Spry Fresh Natural Xylitol Chewing Gum Dental Defense System - Aspartame-Free, Sugar-Free, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free (Spearmint, 100 Count - Pack of 1)

I bought this gum for myself, because I'm trying to work with my son on chewing gum to provide him with a societally acceptable way of oral stemming, and I was blowing through more of his fruit flavored gum that way, and I really prefer mint anyways. We need a gum with xylitol only, because with one of our son's medical conditions, Sotos Syndrome, aspartame can cause seizures. And because he gets into and tries to chew on everything, I prefer to make sure nobody has any products with aspartame in the house. So, I've tried one other brand of mint flavored xylitol gum off of Amazon, and that one was made by Epic dental. I'm going to tell you this stuff by Spry is WAY, way better. Way better. The Epic one had a very harsh, strong taste even to me, and I've got to tell you I used to blow through boxes of Altoids like they were nothin' back when sugar and I were still on more regular speaking terms. The flavor on the spry is definitely very pleasant, and it lasts longer then the Epic dental one did. Typically what I have found is that xylitol gum tends to loose it's flavor quickly. This one does better then the other brands I have tried and the texture stays good...some brands go mushy and mooshy. So, will it last as long as trident? No, the main burst of full flavor is gone in about 10 minutes or so, but there is a bit of a minty after taste that lingers for about half an hour. And that is definitely superior to our experience with Epic, and even with Zellies. And we like the Zellies, the flavor just doesn't last as long as Spry's does. Now, a quick note on Xylitol. I don't have tons of time to read through all of the studies on this, but in general it appears that it can inhibit the growth of the bacteria that causes cavities. Which, given that I just had some cavities filled today...probably isn't a bad thing ;) And it may not be a bad thing for you either. There was some criticism by researchers over seas about the quality of the xylitol studies, but...pretty much everybody including those people agree it's better for your teeth then gums or mints with sugar. So in our house, I'm saying this is a 5 star product. I actually *really* like it a whole lot and totally plan on buying more in the future...

Spearmint flavor is great. Of course it doesn’t last that long, but a good xylitol gum in my opinion. Cute little container.

I like this gum a lot. For one, it is a great way to protect your teeth from cavaties, but it also freshens my breath for a long time. Xylitol is the way to go for tasty gum that is low in sugar content!

I bought this gum, not because I want to chew gum, but because I had read in several articles and also heard from my dentist that xylitol was beneficial for reducing plaque. I looked into any dangers of xylitol and, though, I have found certain murmurs, have not found anything against it that is condemning to the point where I am convinced that it actually harms one's health in any way at all. And even if any of the murmurs were true and proven beyond doubt, which I cannot see that they are, they would be more than outweighed by xylitol's benefits, the way it improves your health (and I am a former biochemical researcher). Again, the benefits appear to much outweigh any perceived or actual disadvantages. Of course, if you reduce plaque, you affect more parts of your body in important ways than you may actually be aware of. I am a person who eats only organic food and live a very fit lifestyle, and though this gum is not organic, it does have only natural ingredients, so the ingredients were important to me, as well. Please note: not all Spry products have just natural ingredients. In fact, only their spearmint and peppermint flavors are completely natural. For that reason, I steer clear of their other flavors. In any event, the taste is very good, and all my students like it too, as I can afford to give it out, buying it in 600 count quantities :) . You do have to be aware the taste is short-lived, and that is the only reason I give it four stars instead of five. However, the lifespan of flavor is NOT the main reason, nor should it be, that I or anyone should buy or condemn this gum. As I said, I am not a gum chewer. But, since I have been chewing it, my gums ARE healthier. Small pains in certain parts of my gums that appeared and disappeared over the last five years have seemingly disappeared completely. My teeth actually feel immediately smoother after chewing too. The unforeseen added benefit for someone my age, is that, with age, often comes a loosening of jaw muscles, which can lead to dry mouth as it has in me, as the mouth tends to begin hanging open all night long promoting inordinate amounts of mouth breathing, instead of nose breathing, so you get extreme dry mouth, which can result in a massive increase in cavities because saliva dries up and saliva helps to break down plaque, control bacteria - ask your dentist - look it up. Anyway, using my muscles to chew this has also helped to keep my mouth closed again at night, which has led to a HUGE decrease in waking up with dry mouth (of course this benefit comes with chewing any gum lol). Anyway, as you may also know, if you pay attention to the health of your mouth, your heart benefits, as well, from decreased bacterial exposure. These are all the reasons I chew this gum. And because it is a hell of a lot cheaper and less painful and less scary than going to the dentist for any fillings or root canals. Just FYI, I've nothing to do with Spry. I just tried it at Whole Foods one day, and then looked for it in less expensive bulk pricing from someone reputable online. I'm not sorry. :)

This is the best gum ! Not bad for your teeth. Flavor gives out sooner than I wished but I knew that when I bought it.

THis is the gum my dentist recommends! And, it tastes great!

For me, this gum is strictly for after eating to reduce the chance of cavities with the included xylitol. The flavor is gone is about 1 minute. I purchased the spearmint flavor. The texture of the gum is good, but at 3 minutes I'm ready to spit it out. For the price, I'd like a longer lasting flavor.

The best ingredient gum you can buy!

great taste; great mouth feel.

Really happy with this gum. Chiclets are small and just the right size for a quick freshen up of the mouth after food. Gum is soft and flavour stays long enough for me as I dont keep it in the mouth for too long anyway. Good for the teeth with the xylitol, and no horrid aspartame or other nasties, giving it a clean, non-chemically, natural spearmint flavour. Recommended.

For dry mouth and for oral hygiene I love this.

このガムは、無添加・人口甘味料無使用です！！一般市場で売られている国産ガムのほとんど95%には、人口甘味料・添加物が使用されています。１日に何個もガムを食べる愛好家にとっては、発ガンリスクを覚悟しなければならないという現実 .... 製菓会社と病院と製薬会社はグル（癒着）して金儲けをしているという図式が見える。このガムは、無添加・人口甘味料無使用なので安心して毎日食べれます。私はリピーターです。

Has the same texture as normal gum! Love the minty taste however the taste does wear off quite quick! Other than that, I love how xylitol is the main ingredient! Would recommend to anyone who has struggled/struggles with cavities!