XyliMelts for dry mouth

CherriBlossom
CherriBlossom Member Posts: 44 Member
edited March 2012 in Head and Neck Cancer #1
This time release oral lubricant works great while sleeping. I tried it last two nights and no need to get up at night to drink water. It stimulates saliva. Anybody tried this product for long term use? Is it safe? It claims it is made with all natural ingredients.

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  • longtermsurvivor
    longtermsurvivor Member Posts: 1,842 Member
    #2
    Hi Cherri
    This is a safe product. the active ingredient is xylitol, which is the same as is found in the gum. I've not tried it, but it was discussed some time back in another thread, maybe two months ago. the only criticism I remember is that someone said it got "gummy" and was therefore annoying to them left in the mouth, as it is. I'd say, if it works, go for it!


    Pat
  • Irishgypsie
    Irishgypsie Member Posts: 333
    #3
    longtermsurvivor said:

    Hi Cherri
    This is a safe product. the active ingredient is xylitol, which is the same as is found in the gum. I've not tried it, but it was discussed some time back in another thread, maybe two months ago. the only criticism I remember is that someone said it got "gummy" and was therefore annoying to them left in the mouth, as it is. I'd say, if it works, go for it!


    Pat

    Gum!
    The dry mouth doesn't really bother me at night, I guess because I have always been a mouth breather. If I do wake up I'll just rinse with water, then biotene then go back to bed! But during the day I chew gum all the time either the xylitol gum (epic or zellies) or trident extra care! Tooth decay maybe inevitable, but I'm gonna try my best to prolong it! I'm only 40!! :(

    Charles
  • rozaroo
    rozaroo Member Posts: 665
    #4
    Irishgypsie said:

    Gum!
    The dry mouth doesn't really bother me at night, I guess because I have always been a mouth breather. If I do wake up I'll just rinse with water, then biotene then go back to bed! But during the day I chew gum all the time either the xylitol gum (epic or zellies) or trident extra care! Tooth decay maybe inevitable, but I'm gonna try my best to prolong it! I'm only 40!! :(

    Charles

    Xylitol Mint's
    I was given a large bottle to try a few week's back & the work very well for me! They are very good for diabetics as the are made with a natural plant sweetener! However, it can cause upset tummy for some but so far it has been excellent! Here in Canada a large bottle at my cancer centre is only $10.00 & came with a purse size tin for travel! You need to use 12 a day minimum to keep your mouth moist. At first it burned my throat but after that I gave it a second chance & it is fine. I like the fact that it is easy to carry around & if you are travelling it is awesome. Love my dentist as she is so thoughtfull! I tried the gum but prefer the mint's! Hey whatever work's is fine by me & I am tired of lugging around the water bottle lol!
  • robinleigh
    robinleigh Member Posts: 297
    #5
    rozaroo said:

    Xylitol Mint's
    I was given a large bottle to try a few week's back & the work very well for me! They are very good for diabetics as the are made with a natural plant sweetener! However, it can cause upset tummy for some but so far it has been excellent! Here in Canada a large bottle at my cancer centre is only $10.00 & came with a purse size tin for travel! You need to use 12 a day minimum to keep your mouth moist. At first it burned my throat but after that I gave it a second chance & it is fine. I like the fact that it is easy to carry around & if you are travelling it is awesome. Love my dentist as she is so thoughtfull! I tried the gum but prefer the mint's! Hey whatever work's is fine by me & I am tired of lugging around the water bottle lol!

    Maybe the mints
    We have the gum but Andy is not a gum chewer. So, interesting that you need 12 a day. Is it only peppermint?
  • rozaroo
    rozaroo Member Posts: 665
    #6
    robinleigh said:

    Maybe the mints
    We have the gum but Andy is not a gum chewer. So, interesting that you need 12 a day. Is it only peppermint?

    Flavours!
    Apparently the mint's come in a couple of other flavor's besides mint! One being lemon! However, I took the mint & my oncology dentist said 12 per day! I am not a gum chewer either. I suppose the only thing to do is to try & see if it work's for you! At my local cancer centre the dentist said first jar is complimentary, it is a large jar which contain's 400 mint's. they charge $10.00 after that! I have tried salese which is an oral sof lozenge but prefer the mint's. The best thing to do is to try & see which work's best for you.
    .
  • Rick2924
    Rick2924 Member Posts: 23
    #7
    Xylimelts
    I've been using Xylimelts for at least 2 years. They help me quite a bit. My brother is my dentist and he says he sees no problems from that perspective either.

    Rick
  • aprilshower55
    aprilshower55 Member Posts: 31
    #8
    Rick2924 said:

    Xylimelts
    I've been using Xylimelts for at least 2 years. They help me quite a bit. My brother is my dentist and he says he sees no problems from that perspective either.

    Rick

    dry mouth
    rick,
    has your dry improve since your treatment? like have your saliva glands returned?
  • francma
    francma Member Posts: 69 Member
    #9
    dry mouth
    I have bought Spry from my dentist. It contains xylitol. They have different flavored mints and gum. Biotene is highly recommended as well. It is important to stay away from sugar lozenges as we are also higher prone to tooth decay with dry mouth.

    Fran~
  • aprilshower55
    aprilshower55 Member Posts: 31
    #10
    xylimelts
    hi cherriblossom, thanks for your suggestion using xylimelts. i find the tablets last longer than biotene gel and i still get up couple of times a night but at least i get more sleep. glad to hear that it is safe to take.

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