Customer Reviews

Xlear - Spry Oral Rinse, 16 fl oz liquid

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This is not any sort of clinical review, but I have had increasing sensitivity in my teeth most likely due to drinking and eating lots of citrus (according to my dentist). After using Spry for a few weeks, this condition had improved dramatically. I've done some reading and learned that this particular alcohol sugar (Xylitol), when it combines with your saliva, creates an alkaline condition, and in an alkaline environment (rather than pH neutral like most other alcohol sugars), your teeth can actually "regenerate" or build up new enamel. This sure fits with what I'm experiencing.

Also, it tastes way better than any other mouth wash I've ever used, and doesn't make foods taste as strange if you find yourself eating soon after using it.

I have purchased xylitol sweetner (for morning coffee) mints, gum and now this Spry mouth wash because I just came back from the dentist who said I have the beginnings of 6 small cavities! (I think he's trying to buy a new car) After reading up on preventative care obviously xylitol came up...I am going to use this for the three months until he wants me back to see if this regimen worked. I will continue to use regular toothpaste and floss and see if truly xylitol is the magic bullet it claims to be. After my check up in 3mos time I will repost to share my experience. Overall Spry mouthwash tastse great, and hopefully is worthwhile...I'm optimistic after all that I have read online.

Xylitol is a natural sugar-alcohol (from birch trees), that is sweet tasting, but cannot be metaboliszed by bacteria for food (and humans cannot metabolize it either). When bacteria feed on sugars in the mouth, they ingest them and produce acids, which dissolve the enamel and produce cavities. What is unique about Xylitol is that when bacteria ingest it, it does not provide any nourishment and the bacteria actually starve to death! Thus, it helps rid the mouth of disease-producing bacteria!
Brush 3-4 times a day to keep those bacteria dying.

This is a good product to use between brushings to help keep disease-causing bacteria levels down in the mouth. Or it can be used after brushing to freshen ones mouth.

If you are looking for a good toothpaste with Xylitol, I recommend SPRY Spry Cinnamon Xylitol Chewing Gum 100 Count

I also recommend the use of Xylitol Gum (2-3 pieces a day between brushings) to keep killing harmful bacteria Spry Cinnamon Xylitol Chewing Gum 100 Count, Trident Cinnamon Flavor Chewing Gum with Xylitol 18/ 5-stick Paks Sugarless Gum

Use the revolutionary products with Xylitol and your oral health will definitely improve!

Dr. Jim Koenig, DDS

Spry Oral Rinse contains xylitol.

"Xylitol is a "toothfriendly" sugar substitute. In addition to not encouraging tooth decay (by replacing dietary sugars), xylitol may actively aid in repairing minor cavities caused by dental caries." quote fromWikipedia the online encyclopedia.

I use all Spry products since my dentist recommended it years ago. This is an excellent rinse, nothing comes close to it.

I really love this mouth rinse. When I go to the dentist they cannot believe how great my teeth are!! I've been using it for a long time and I wouldn't be without it!!

I have used this product for several years and believe it is one of the best mouthwashes available and is a good complement to a comprehensive approach using xylitol products.
The advantages of using xylitol based products is well documented for oral health and to some extent regarding ear/throat related infections.
I also use xylitol based toothpaste without fluoride, xylitol mints (and gum at times) and xylitol in foods/cooking. I recommend trying to find sources from non-GMO birch trees in the US or Northern Europe and avoid the China products made from corn. I decided to buy birch sourced bulk xylitol (50 lb.) from a vendor in Seattle which will last us for at least a couple of years.
Mouthwash would be 5 stars if not for being pricey but will consider changing to 5 stars due to Spry's intentions of going to birch sourced xylitol.

I bought this for my son its supposed to be really good, was recommended to us by the dental hygienist. I thought it was too sweet but he loved it. I'm not sure the price is right for this, you could try a Jason natural one for less.