Spry Xylitol Gum is sugar free, sweetened only with xylitol & tastes great!. Each piece contains. 72 grams of xylitol & has a long-lasting refreshing flavor. Use this gum as part of a daily routine to freshen breath, improve dental health, & reduce cavities & dental plaque. What is Xylitol? Pure xylitol is a white crystalline substance that looks & tastes like sugar. It is a naturally occurring 5-carbon sugar alcohol found in many fruits & vegetables & produced in small amounts by the human body. It has the same sweetness as sugar (sucrose) but with 40% fewer calories & none of the negative tooth decay or insulin release effects of sugar. Xylitol also has a low glycemic index (7) & has little effect on blood sugar levels. Frequent eating of foods high in sugars & starches can promote tooth decay. Xylitol may reduce the risk of tooth decay. Xylitol is recommended by dentists, medical doctors, periodontists, pediatricians, & many health organizations & health professionals worldwide as a sweetener for anyone concerned with dental health, upper respiratory health, & sugar consumption, in general. Dental Benefits of Xylitol Use Chewing at least 3 to 5 pieces of Spry xylitol gum each day: • Helps fight bad breath • Helps inhibit plaque formation on teeth • Helps to reduce tooth decay • Encourages remineralization of teeth • Is safe for diabetics -- does not use insulin to be metabolized • The key to getting the greatest benefit from xylitol is to use it consistently & often, so it stays in contact with your teeth & mouth. Products such as Spry Gum & Spry Mints are ideal, because they contain xylitol as the principal sweetener, & they encourage chewing or sucking to keep them in contact with your teeth. For best dental results, chew Spry Gum immediately after eating or snacking. If xylitol is the only sugar remaining in the mouth, most bacteria cannot metabolize it & will not be able to make the acids or biofilm that can attack teeth. TMJ patients avoiding gum chewing may prefer Xylitol Mints, Xylitol Toothpaste, Xylitol Oral Rinse & Xylitol Dental Floss as alternatives to gum as part of a daily xylitol routine.