Anyone Have Experience With Xylitol?

[Serious Black]

I recently just started using it 3x a day as a mouthwash. Just wondering if anyone had experience with it and what happened.

 

[Sucrates]

I started recently using 2g x5/day. Definitely reduces build up. Can't say much more than that yet.

 

[Dan W]

I'm a big proponent of xylitol rinsing. Back before I knew anything about fat soluble vitamins, managing PH, etc., a few months of diligent xylitol rinsing seemed to completely remove any signs of plaque.

 

[ecstatichamster]

that's very interesting @Dan Wich, do you still rinse with it?

Is there a protocol you can describe? Do you get cleanings at the dentist?

 

[Dan W]

I do still rinse with it, though not as diligently. I basically aimed for 5x a day (I think there's a study or two on this frequency?), particularly after meals / before brushing (which I now realize probably also helped PH issues with those two activities). I'd do ~1/4tsp of xylitol powder with some water swished around, or xylitol mints if I was on-the-go.

I did dentist cleanings as well, though now I need to find one that doesn't require x-rays.

 

[Dan W]

There is potentially a stage where the plaque turns dark and needs to be scaled off, just so it doesn't alarm anyone into thinking it's made things worse.

 

[ecstatichamster]

look for a "biological dentist" -- I found one and although they do x-rays if needed, their default is they are not needed. They are very careful about restorative materials and procedures, unlike many dentists.

thanks @Dan Wich

https://iabdm.org/location/

 

[Dan W]

Thanks EH, that's exactly what I need. I don't see one nearby for general checkups/cleanings, but I've been thinking I might be able to find a regular dentist that offers the "dental laser" cavity detection (assuming it doesn't have issues of its own).

 

[ecstatichamster]

Dental laser cavity detection works and finds cavities that don't require treatment. It's is rather astounding. I doubt it's useful though. I would only drill and fill cavities that are apparent with traditional explorer.

Don't expect to need any fillings for a long time. This diet has continued my gum and teeth improvements. No more deep pockets.

 

[Serious Black]

I'm a big proponent of xylitol rinsing. Back before I knew anything about fat soluble vitamins, managing PH, etc., a few months of diligent xylitol rinsing seemed to completely remove any signs of plaque.

I have receding gum line and very sensitive teeth. I hope it helps! Only on day three

 

[Dan W]

Dental laser cavity detection works and finds cavities that don't require treatment. It's is rather astounding. I doubt it's useful though.

I'm mainly hoping it gives them a reason to not insist on x-rays, as my previous dentist eventually did.

I have receding gum line and very sensitive teeth. I hope it helps! Only on day three

Can you tell the degree to which plaque is the source of those issues? I think the other half of my dental health improvement has been from strengthening enamel (which I can only speculate has something to do with increasing my mineral and fat-soluble vitamin intake). Although maybe xylitol will help with enamel issues too because of the pH.

 

[Serious Black]

I'm mainly hoping it gives them a reason to not insist on x-rays, as my previous dentist eventually did.


Can you tell the degree to which plaque is the source of those issues? I think the other half of my dental health improvement has been from strengthening enamel (which I can only speculate has something to do with increasing my mineral and fat-soluble vitamin intake). Although maybe xylitol will help with enamel issues too because of the pH.

No idea. I neglected my teeth for so long that I have no idea if they are even fixable at this point. I just bought some 2% milk hopefully that will help add some minerals in

 

[zztr]

I cured a year long sinus infection with xylitol neti-pot irrigation over a month. There was apparently a biofilm up there.

 

[Lurker]

Sorry but I have to ask... Do you spit or swallow? I've been using a pinch of xylitol swishing and swallowing mostly around bedtime and have the mints at work. Is xylitol bad to ingest?

 

[shepherdgirl]

Remineralizing teeth/reversing erosion??

 

[Sucrates]

Sorry but I have to ask... Do you spit or swallow? I've been using a pinch of xylitol swishing and swallowing mostly around bedtime and have the mints at work. Is xylitol bad to ingest?

Probably bad in large quantities.

 

[raypeatclips]

Sorry but I have to ask... Do you spit or swallow? I've been using a pinch of xylitol swishing and swallowing mostly around bedtime and have the mints at work. Is xylitol bad to ingest?

I got gut irritation and loose stools from chewing a couple of xylitol chewing gums after each meal. Never had a problem when spitting out a xylitol wash

 

[Lurker]

I got gut irritation and loose stools from chewing a couple of xylitol chewing gums after each meal. Never had a problem when spitting out a xylitol wash

Possibly removing biofilms in the gut might be of long term benefit. Not sure though if that's the case though.

 

[Dave Clark]

I have used xylitol as a sweetner and as a sinus rinse for years. I think it works great as a sinus rinse, you can make your own by adding a 1/4 tsp to 2 oz. of water with a drop or two of GSE and a pinch of sea salt. As a sweetner it depends on if you are bowel sensitive to xylitol. If not, I would still not use it in excess, but it is low glycemic, and supposedly does not feed candida, etc. Studies show xylitol is good for teeth, my bio-dentist recommends it as well.

 

[tomisonbottom]

No idea. I neglected my teeth for so long that I have no idea if they are even fixable at this point. I just bought some 2% milk hopefully that will help add some minerals in

Vitamin K directly on teeth helped my sensitive teeth very quickly