For anyone who brushes regularly, drinks enough water, and still deals with dry mouth or bad breath that they can't fully shake

If Your Mouth Feels Dry and Your Breath Is Hard to Manage, Your Saliva Is the Problem

When saliva drops, the bacteria that cause cavities, gum disease, and bad breath go unchecked all day. Spry Xylitol Gum keeps your mouth fresh and protected

4.8 / 5 across 2,800+ verified reviews

85% fewer cavities in the landmark Finnish xylitol study (1972–1975)

Dentist-recommended since 2000 - 25+ years of clinical xylitol use

"My last cleaning was the easiest I've ever had. My hygienist asked what I changed."  — Verified customer

Yes, Protect My Smile All Day

You're Doing Everything Right, and Your Mouth Is Still Losing Ground 

You brush twice a day, drink plenty of water, and you've probably switched to a better toothpaste at some point. Yet you still walk out of your last cleaning with more notes on your chart than you expected.


It's because saliva does most of the work between brushes, and most people don't realize how many everyday things quietly reduce its production.

Certain Medications Are A Big One. 

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy suppress both thirst and appetite

Antihistamines, antidepressants, and blood pressure medications all list dry mouth as a common side effect.

Mouth breathing - especially during sleep - dries out the oral environment for hours at a time. 

CPAP use with the pressurized airflow drying out the oral environment

Alcohol, caffeine, age, and chronic dehydration all do the same.

Smoking and vaping dry out oral tissue directly.

When Saliva Drops, 
Your Mouth’s Defences Are Down

When saliva runs low, the environment in your mouth shifts. Acids don't get neutralized. Bacteria don't get washed away, and plaque builds faster.

 

And the consequences don't stay in your mouth. Periodontal disease has been linked to cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes, dementia, and respiratory disease - with chronic inflammation as the shared pathway connecting them. 

 

Significant associations between oral health and Alzheimer's disease, heart disease, and diabetes have been established across multiple studies. 

 

Your toothbrush covers four minutes of your day. For the other 23+ hours, your mouth is managing on its own. When saliva is where it should be, it handles that reasonably well. But when it's reduced, nothing fills that gap.

 

Spry Gum closes it by stimulating saliva production every time you chew, while xylitol starves the bacteria that take advantage of a dry mouth.

You're In The Right Place If…

You're on any medication that lists dry mouth as a side effect - GLP-1s, antihistamines, antidepressants, blood pressure drugs

Your mouth feels dry during the day, even when you're drinking water

Your breath is harder to manage than it used to be, or than it feels like it should be

Your last dental visit had more going on than you expected

You wake up with your mouth feeling dry or your breath feeling stale

You already chew gum, and you'd rather it be doing something useful

You read labels and care about what goes into your body

If that's you, then Spry Gum addresses the part of your oral health that brushing alone can't cover

"Sugar-Free" Gum and Xylitol Gum Are Not the Same Thing

The sugar-free gum at every checkout counter uses artificial sweeteners like sorbitol or aspartame. But the bacteria causing your cavities don't care. They're still active and producing acids.


Xylitol works differently. Cavity-causing bacteria try to consume it the same way they'd consume sugar. They can't metabolize it, so they stall, stop producing acids, and over time lose the ability to stick to your teeth at all.

 

That's a biological effect, and it's why customers consistently hear something new from their hygienist after a few months on Spry.

About the Founder

Nate Jones didn't set out to reinvent oral care. He was just watching his father's patients get better.

His dad, Dr. Lon Jones, discovered that xylitol could fight the bacteria behind ear and sinus infections. Once he saw the results firsthand, the family knew they had something worth sharing with the world.

Nate founded Xlear, Inc. in 2000, and a year later launched Spry, a xylitol-based oral hygiene line built for the whole family.

The thinking behind Spry's gum was straightforward: most oral care products kill the bad bacteria in your mouth, but they wipe out the good bacteria too. Xylitol works differently. It targets harmful bacteria without disrupting what your body actually needs.

Over two decades later, that same philosophy is still in every piece of Spry gum.

70+ Years of Research
One Consistently Remarkable Finding

Xylitol's dental benefits are the most replicated finding in preventive dentistry over the last half-century.

85%

The Turku Sugar Studies (1972–1975)
Finnish researchers replaced all dietary sugar with xylitol for an entire population group over two years. The result: 85% fewer cavities compared to the sugar control group.

85%

59%

Long-Term Bacterial Change (Ulivieska School Program)
Children who chewed xylitol gum for two years maintained 59% fewer cavities for five years after stopping. This suggests xylitol changes the bacterial makeup of the mouth in ways that last.

90%

Streptococcus Mutans Reduction
Multiple independent studies show xylitol reduces S. mutans - the primary cavity-causing bacterial strain - by up to 90%. Bacteria that attempt to metabolize xylitol are unable to complete the process and effectively starve over repeated exposures.

90%

6-10 Grams

The Therapeutic Dose (6–10 Grams Daily)
Clinical researchers identified a specific range: 6–10 grams of xylitol per day, distributed across multiple exposures, produces the protective effect. One piece after dinner doesn't get you there. Four to six pieces across the day. Spry Gum is formulated around this protocol.

70%

Mother-to-Child Transmission
Cavity-causing bacteria are transmissible - passed from parent to child through shared utensils, kisses, and the ordinary contact of family life. When mothers consistently used xylitol gum, their children had 70% fewer cavities by age 5.

70%

From Real Customers:

What Changes When Your Mouth Is Actually Protected

Picture your next dental cleaning.
 

You've been chewing a piece of Spry after your morning coffee, one after lunch, one after dinner. Three to four pieces. You didn't add anything to your routine; you just swapped out what you were already doing.

 

Your hygienist wraps up faster than usual. She mentions your plaque looks lighter. Asks if you changed anything.

The sensitivity you'd written off as just how your teeth are has been quieter. 

Your Morning Breath 
Is Noticeably Better

And underneath all of that, something less visible: the bacteria that cause most dental disease are being starved throughout your day. 
 

The chronic low-grade oral inflammation that research links to heart and brain health is being addressed at the source.


You just made one smarter choice about the gum you were already chewing

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Vegan / Gluten Free / Keto Friendly / Diabetic Friendly / non-GMO / No Artificial Additives / Dentist Recommended

 

Available flavors: Natural Spearmint · Natural Peppermint · Natural Cinnamon
All flavors: xylitol-sweetened, aspartame-free, artificial-sweetener-free, naturally flavored.

 

Key ingredients: Xylitol, Gum Base, Natural Flavors, Calcium Carbonate, Gum Arabic, Vegetable Glycerin, Sunflower Lecithin, Carnauba Wax

Get Ready For Your Best Dental Check Yet

Sixty days of consistent use is enough time for your mouth to feel the difference and for your hygienist to notice it too. After your next checkup, tell us what they said. We'll send you a free gift just for sharing.

Common Questions We Get Asked

I have dry mouth. Will this actually help?

Yes. Chewing gum is one of the first things dentists recommend for dry mouth because chewing directly stimulates saliva production - your mouth's natural defense against cavities, bacteria, and bad breath. Spry adds a second layer: xylitol starves acid-producing bacteria, so the saliva your mouth produces works in a cleaner environment. It won't replace hydration or brushing, but it addresses the gap both leave when saliva runs low.

Isn't this the same as regular sugar-free gum?

Most sugar-free gum uses sorbitol or aspartame - sweeteners that are dental-neutral at best. Xylitol does something neither of those can: it interrupts the metabolic process of cavity-causing bacteria so completely that they stop producing acids and lose the ability to adhere to tooth surfaces. 

How many pieces do I actually need to chew?

Research shows 5 - 7 grams of xylitol per day, spread across multiple sessions, produces the protective effect. Each piece of Spry delivers approximately 1 gram. Four to six pieces per day - after meals and snacks when acids peak - is the practical protocol for most people.

I already brush and floss. Do I actually need this?

If you only brush and floss, you're covered for four minutes of your day. Xylitol gum addresses the 5–7 hours of active acid exposure happening between brush strokes. It's not a replacement to brushing and flossing. It fills a gap that brushing was never designed to cover.

Is xylitol safe?

Xylitol has been used safely in food products since the 1960s, is confirmed safe by both JECFA (WHO/FAO) and the FDA, and is commonly recommended for diabetics due to its low glycemic impact. One important note: Keep away from pets.

Every coffee, meal, and snack, your mouth is under an acid attack. Your brush handles four minutes of it. Spry Gum handles the rest.

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