Do you chew xylitol gum daily? |
401 total votes |
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| 38% |
| a. Yes |
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| 62% |
| b. No |
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If you use xylitol, what xylitol containing products do you use besides chewing gum? |
0 total votes |
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How often do you recommend your patients chew xylitol gum or eat xylitol mints/candy? |
164 total votes |
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| 36% |
| a. After meals and snacks for children at risk of caries. |
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| 22% |
| b. After meals and snack for all children. |
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| 42% |
| c. At least five xylitol exposures daily for all patients. |
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How many grams of xylitol to you recommend your patients get each day? |
135 total votes |
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| 27% |
| a. 4 grams |
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| 30% |
| b. 5 grams |
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| 22% |
| c. 6 grams |
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| 21% |
| d. More than 6 grams |
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What is your favorite 100% xylitol sweetened chewing gum? |
0 total votes |
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Do you recommend daily xylitol nasal wash to prevent ear infections in children? |
176 total votes |
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| 20% |
| a. Yes |
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| 80% |
| b. No |
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Do you recommend daily xylitol nasal wash to prevent sinus infections? |
177 total votes |
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| 20% |
| a. Yes |
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| 80% |
| b. No |
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Of all the benefits, which do you consider the most important benefit of xylitol? |
176 total votes |
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| 23% |
| a. Does not contribute to acid production in the mouth |
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| 14% |
| b. Makes bacteria slippery not sticky, so they wash out |
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| 30% |
| c. Reduces plaque biofilm accumulation |
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| 13% |
| d. Remineralizes enamel |
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| 1% |
| e. Prevents ear infections |
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| 6% |
| f. Stimulates salivary flow |
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| 13% |
| g. Increases the pH of the mouth |
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| 1% |
| h. Is safe for diabetics |
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Where do you get xylitol information and research? |
176 total votes |
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| 19% |
| a. Hygienetown Print and Web |
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| 19% |
| b. Other DH magazines |
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| 21% |
| c. CE speakers |
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| 2% |
| d. Company representatives |
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| 39% |
| e. Various Web sites |
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