Do you chew xylitol gum daily? |
397 total votes |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 28% |
| b. 5 grams |
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| 10% |
| c. 6 grams |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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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