Do you chew xylitol gum daily? |
397 total votes |
|
39% |
a. Yes |
|
61% |
b. No |
|
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Have you tried xylitol as a sugar substitute in drinks or foods? |
282 total votes |
|
42% |
a. Yes |
|
58% |
b. No |
|
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Have you tried xylitol toothpaste? |
281 total votes |
|
32% |
a. Yes |
|
68% |
b. No |
|
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Have you tried xylitol mouthrinse? |
279 total votes |
|
24% |
a. Yes |
|
76% |
b. No |
|
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How often do you recommend your patients chew xylitol gum or eat xylitol mints/candy? |
276 total votes |
|
29% |
a. Once a day for those at risk of caries |
|
1% |
b. Once daily for pregnant mothers |
|
11% |
c. After meals and snacks for children at risk of caries |
|
8% |
d. After meals and snack for all children |
|
22% |
e. At least five xylitol exposures daily for all patients |
|
30% |
f. I don't recommend xylitol |
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How many grams of xylitol to you recommend your patients get each day? |
177 total votes |
|
44% |
a. 4 grams |
|
28% |
b. 5 grams |
|
10% |
c. 6 grams |
|
18% |
d. More than 6 grams |
|
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What is your favorite 100 percent xylitol chewing gum? |
186 total votes |
|
9% |
a. Epic |
|
2% |
b. Lotte |
|
4% |
c. Miradent |
|
2% |
d. Spiffies |
|
65% |
e. Spry |
|
15% |
f. Theragum |
|
4% |
g. XyliChew |
|
0% |
h. Zellies |
|
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Do you recommend xylitol mints or candies? |
275 total votes |
|
53% |
a. Yes |
|
47% |
b. No |
|
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Do you recommend xylitol oral wipes for babies (Spiffies)? |
278 total votes |
|
20% |
a. Yes |
|
80% |
b. No |
|
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Do you recommend daily xylitol nasal wash to prevent ear infections in children? |
271 total votes |
|
12% |
a. Yes |
|
88% |
b. No |
|
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Do you recommend daily xylitol nasal wash to prevent sinus infections? |
274 total votes |
|
15% |
a. Yes |
|
85% |
b. No |
|
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Of all the benefits, which do you consider the most important benefit of xylitol? |
249 total votes |
|
24% |
a. Does not contribute to acid production in the mouth |
|
14% |
b. Makes bacteria slippery not sticky, so they wash out |
|
24% |
c. Reduces plaque biofilm accumulation |
|
18% |
d. Remineralizes enamel |
|
1% |
e. Prevents ear infections |
|
8% |
f. Stimulates salivary flow |
|
9% |
g. Increases the pH of the mouth |
|
2% |
h. Is safe for diabetics |
|
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Where do you get xylitol information and research? |
255 total votes |
|
25% |
a. Hygienetown Print and Web |
|
19% |
b. Other DH magazines |
|
14% |
c. CE speakers |
|
9% |
d. Company representatives |
|
34% |
e. Various Web sites |
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