Visiting the dentist can sometimes be an anxiety-filled and uncomfortable experience'especially when you know you haven't taken care of your teeth like you wish you had. But it doesn't have to be that way! Chewing Spry Natural Peppermint Xylitol Gum is an effective supplement to any oral care regime. Spry Gum is sweetened with xylitol'a natural sweetener. Xylitol doesn't allow bacteria to stick to teeth. This unique quality means the bacteria can't colonize in the mouth. Because they can't thrive, they also can't produce their bi-product, acid, which is the culprit to tooth decay and cavities.