Spry Alcohol-Free Xylitol Mouthwash, Natural Herbal Mint, Healing Blend - 16 fl oz

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ORL is manufactured in the USA in a state-of-the-art facility that is ISO compliant, USDA organic certified, Kosher certified, and FDA registered. Yes – we use the best in organic and natural ingredients combined with eliminating any fluoride and alcohol. ORL has special flavored products for children to encourage good oral care habits as children grow. However, we do advise parental guidance on supervising use and any potential allergies. Xylitol helps prevent the formation of plaque, and it may slow bacterial growth associated with cavities. Human studies demonstrate that xylitol — either by replacing sugar or adding it into your diet — can reduce cavities and tooth decay by 30–85% ( 16, 17, 18).

Despite all the time we spend removing calculus and treating gingivitis and periodontitis, our primary focus from the start has been prevention. It’s easy to lose that focus and instead spend more time scaling and root planing. Nasseripour M, Newton JT, Warburton F, et al. A systematic review and meta-analysis of the role of sugar-free chewing gum on plaque quantity in the oral cavity. Front Oral Health. 2022 Mar 30;3:845921. View abstract. For whitening, look for mouthwashes that contain hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide among the active ingredients.Xylitol is an anti-inflammatory agent that may kill certain bacteria, including those that form plaque on the gums and teeth. Moyer VA; US Preventive Services Task Force. Prevention of dental caries in children from birth through age 5 years: US Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement. Pediatrics 2014;133:1102-11. View abstract. A small 2021 pilot study found that xylitol had only very small effects on blood glucose and insulin levels. This suggests that it may be a safe sugar alternative for people with diabetes. Other health benefits

All-natural ingredients: If you’re looking to stay all-natural, look for Sambucus nigra, Echinacea purpurea, and Hydrocotyle asiatica (aka Centella asiatica), all of which “are plant based and help reduce gingivitis and help gum repair,” Dr. Rahmani says.But to me, xylitol is a bigger game changer than all the other improvements. Xylitol will change our approach to prevention and our success. Xylitol provides even more benefits for children’s oral health. Children that chew xylitol-containing gum for at least one year before their permanent teeth erupt are better protected against tooth decay. 7 I hope you’ll agree with me that xylitol is the biggest game changer in dental hygiene. Xylitol will change our approach to prevention and our success. According to a 2020 review, xylitol may be especially effective against the bacterial strains Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sangui. It is a common ingredient in sugar-free chewing gums, candies, mints, diabetes-friendly foods and oral-care products.