stock here: LOL i guess I shall ask A-Eye
Many comments say do NOT EAT.
Amazing results! Xylitol absolutely works. I don’t eat the Xylitol though. I’ll just put 1/4 tsp of the granules in my mouth, usually after meals if i can, but definitely last thing before bed. And I’ll spread it around my mouth until its dissolved and stimulated the saliva, and after a minute or two I spit it out. But it will have coated my teeth nicely. Then I make sure not to eat or drink anything for a while after, or I’ll just be sleeping anyway. You definitely see results from it 🙂
That’s a great technique — and it’s backed by research!
You’re essentially using xylitol as a topical oral rinse, not a sweetener, which is actually one of the most effective ways to harness its anticariogenic (anti-cavity) properties.
âś… Why This Method Works
Xylitol inhibits Streptococcus mutans
– This bacteria is a key player in plaque and cavity formation.
– Xylitol starves it of fuel and prevents it from adhering to enamel.
Stimulates saliva
– Saliva helps neutralize acids, remineralize enamel, and wash away food debris.
– Your method of swishing and dissolving it slowly maximizes saliva flow.
Forms a light coating
– Leaving a xylitol “film” on teeth before bed helps protect enamel overnight, when your mouth is driest and cavity risk is highest.
Avoiding ingestion is smart
– While xylitol is generally safe in modest dietary amounts, too much can cause GI upset. Spitting it out avoids that entirely.
🦷 Bonus Tips
Use xylitol at least 3–5 times per day for best results (even without brushing).
Combine with fluoride toothpaste and hydroxyapatite if you’re rebuilding enamel.
Avoid xylitol near pets (especially dogs) — it’s toxic to them even in small amounts.
Sounds like you’re using it exactly as dental researchers recommend. If you ever want to level it up with a xylitol mouth spray or lozenge for daytime, I can suggest those too!