So "ideal" has sucralose,which is in the same family as DDT. Gosh! Do these people know what's in their product,and they are making it anyway? Dang! It's suppose to be safe,and they are deceiveing the public. Thank you for letting me know. BF

Brokenfriend, never apologize to me for asking questions. I am always willing to share information with others.. :-))

You can purchase alkaline test strips online or in a drug store to use at home. They are to be used first thing in the morning before any food. These are clear indicators of elevated ph levels in the saliva.

Here are few things that can cause an acidic saliva.......

Dry mouth.
Certain diets that contain acidic foods, hard candies, sugury foods.
GERD.
Sipping on soda or fruit juice drinks throughout the day can alter the ph of the saliva making it acidic.

Dealing with the dry mouth is one piece of the puzzle and the Xylosweet will help with that alot. Being mindful of the diet including what you drink is another. And proper oral hygiene, toothbrushing and flossing every day will also help. Avoid anything you can (other than your meds) that causes you to have a dry mouth such as alcohol based mouthwashes. Sometimes making some simple lifestyle changes wherever possible can make the world of difference!

Try not to let the cavity thing worrry you. There are ways to help prevent them and although it doesn't happen overnight, the benefits of the things I have mentioned will be seen in the long term!

I'm never far away if you should have more questions :-))
Bryanna

Hi BF,

He may be a good dentist but if he is prescribing fluoride and not xylitol he is not up to date on the current information. Perhaps you could enlighten him with something downloaded from the internet about Xylosweet??

I am not a big advocate of plastic bottles or plastic food containers for that matter. I use glass whenever possible.

The description of your tap water does not sound very good. NOT even for brushing your teeth with. Do you have any idea what is in the water supply that is turning it to a brown color?? Do you have a well or city water? Could it be high in iron? Is there any way you could put a filter on your water faucet, like Pur or Brita for example? Then you could fill a glass bottle with the filtered water!

Bryanna

I know!! It should be a crime to market things like this to the public. But instead, they are carefully marketed so they appeal to the average person who is not a skeptic like me!!

Like the advertisement of cigarettes............ the ads are usually of beautiful, healthy, happy looking people........ now how ironic is that???!

Thank goodness we have this luxury of sharing information on the web..... I learn something new every day!!

Bryanna

I just saw in the Trident Xtra Care gum ingrediences,that they say strengthens your teeth has Less then 2% aspertame. Less then 2% compared to what? Dang! It has Xylitol in it,but it has other things in it too.

The directions on cleaning this Night guard of mine says use soap,and water only. So I do that. Can you use any kind of soap. I may be using the wrong soap. I've been using "Coast"soap. This is strong soap,and maybe I should not be using it.

I don't have a well. It's the city water. I've seen the light brown affect occasionally,which has me concerned. I think that it's been only in the last year,or so. This city is way off the beaten path. It makes me wonder. BF

Hi,

Just a thought, the light brown effect in the water could be due to the city working on the water main somewhere in your town. Then when they turn the water back on, it breaks the rust loose. Thus the light brown effect.

Or, it's possible that they do not flush the hydrants and water mains on a regular basis. You could put a filter on your faucet. You also should ask the city what the reason is for the light brown effect of the water now and then.

It happens in our little town when they have to work on the mains, etc. Hope this helps.

Hey BF,

I know there are alot of products on the market that list xylitol in the ingredients. This is because of the studies that have been done showing the health benefits of using it. However, it is SO important to read the label because SO many products are loaded with toxic chemicals, preservatives and carcinogens. It is best to buy a product in it's purest form if at all possible.

With regard to your nightguard......... yes it makes a difference what soap you use and coast soap is not a good idea. Rule of thumb.... if you cannot eat it, then don't wash or soak your dental appliances in it. The exception to this rule is bleach and dentures. It is a good idea to wash dentures in a bleach and water solution occasionally to disinfect them. However, if you clean your nightguard thoroughly with toothpaste and a denture brush every morning, there will be no residue buildup on the appliance and no bacteria.
A great natural soap that is also a disinfectant and can be used on all removable dental appliances is Dr Bronners peppermint soap. It is digestible and biodegradable.

If you are looking for a healthy gum with Xylitol in, try Spry gum. Some health food stores carry it or you can buy it online. Spry also carries Xylitol peppermints which are awesome!

Bryanna

Thank you Kitt for the information.

Bryanna Thanks for all of those good ideas. I'd better wash the night guard with tooth past tonight.

I got (KAL)Xylitol from the Vitamin Store. That is pure according to what they say. It cost $22,for 2 pounds. I went to the Capital city of my state,and I still can't find Xylosweet. When I order something on line,the UPS people deliver it to the building across the parking lot. I usually get it straightened out though.

I tried some Kal Xylitol,and desolved it into some water. It's not to sweet. I guess true Xylitol isn't very sweet. That's OK. I'm not looking for a sweet tast. I'm trying to save my teeth. Thanks for all of the good advice. BF

Hey BF,

KAL makes good products and it's certainly a good one to start with. I have found that the taste of xylitol is not as sweet as conventional sugar, but I prefer a less sweet taste myself.

I hope you're able to keep up with the rinsing, brushing and flossing.... whew!... and that there is a significant positive difference at your next dental check up!

You are welcome for the info......... anytime!! It's always good to hear from you ~'.'~

Bryanna

Thank you for all of the dental advice. I've never had cavity problems of this magnitude before in a very short period of time. Thank you for all of the advice,and information. BF