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The act of sucking on the toothpick releases our key ingredient spilanthes, which stimulates saliva production. This reaction relieves dry mouth almost instantly. Other ingredients in different product lines– like the caffeine in Energy™ or the B12 in Quit™ – are also rapidly delivered to the bloodstream for fast effect and absorption. The flavors and xylitol in the picks also work in tandem with the increased saliva to quickly freshen your breath.

And to make it even better, hour patented infusion process infuses the toothpicks to the core for surprisingly long-lasting flavor and effects, so you can enjoy these benefits for 25-40 minutes.

Our toothpicks deliver their ingredients through the buccal system; specifically, the mucosa lining of the cheeks, lips and gums. This method bypasses the digestive and metabolic systems and releases the ingredients to your bloodstream fast. Any ingredients that are not absorbed buccally are swallowed and ingested. This is also quicker than a normal absorption process from swallowing, because the sugar-free formulation means no metabolizing is necessary.

Xero Picks® are made with a patented process that opens the“pores” in the wood and increases the available space within the wood. Thisallows us to infuse flavor and ingredients into the core of and throughout thewood, resulting in a consistent and remarkably long-lasting experience.

Xero Picks® infused toothpicks provide a buccal and ingestible delivery in ONE device, making it one of the most effective, innovative oral care products in the market. We hold the only patent for this process, and it is the most effective process available. Our toothpicks are the longest-lasting and most thoroughly infused product in the market.

You’ll know a dipped or soaked toothpick when the flavor fades after a couple minutes. Our process equally distributes flavor and ingredients top to bottom and inside and out – penetrating every layer of the toothpick. The flavor of our infused picks is more intense and lasts much longer when compared to dipping or soaking, and more ingredients can be infused into our picks. If the toothpicks are wet when you open the bag, they’re dipped or soaked. Dipping and soaking leads to toothpicks that don’t last and a disappointing experience.

1. Suck on one end of the toothpick for 5-6 minutes. Flip and repeat.
2. As the wood softens, slightly imprint teeth and suck to release more ingredients.
3. For maximum effects, use until flavor fades.

This tingle is produced by our signature ingredient: spilanthes acmella or “the toothache plant”, also known as jambu. The primary objective of the jambu is to open the nerve paths in your entire mouth and increase absorption of the active ingredients infused within the pick. The tingle may last up to five minutes after use.

The signature tingle lets you know the jambu is working. It activates the cheeks, tongue and lips to let the nerve paths increase salivary flow and absorb the ingredients faster and more effectively into the bloodstream. This effect will wear off with 90 or so seconds after use.

Dry mouth relief will start within the first 1-2 minutes of using the pick. Other ingredients, like caffeine or B12, may take 10-12 minutes to take effect.

Our toothpicks last 25-40 minutes on average. Also, you can stop & start use whenever you want. It’s wood. It will dry, then soften upon use all over again.

Never. Xero Picks® are always sugar free, with zero calories. The toothpicks instead contain sucralose, an artificial sweetener derived from real sugar.

No, Xero Picks® are always gluten free and are made in a facility that does not process dairy, eggs, gluten, soy, tree nuts or gluten.

Yes, the toothpicks are 100% vegan, as well as keto friendly.

Absolutely! The natural flavors and xylitol in our toothpicks, along with the increased salivation from spilanthes, works quickly to deliver long-lasting fresh breath.

Dry mouth – also known as xerostomia – is a condition in which the salivary glands in your mouth don’t create sufficient saliva to hydrate your mouth. Dry mouth is often a side effect of medications, aging, smoking, or radiation therapy for cancer. However, the condition affects millions of people who don’t fit these criteria. Dry mouth can have a major impact on the health of your teeth and gums, as well as your appetite and enjoyment of food.

Every Xero Picks® product is formulated to fight dry mouth.

The spilanthes in our toothpicks promotes salivary flow, which helps to rapidly relieve dry mouth. Our toothpicks are also infused with xylitol. Combined with the natural flavors and xylitol in our toothpicks, Xero Picks® are an extremely effective remedy for the symptoms of dry mouth.

Xylitol is a sugar substitute that has been shown to be very good for oral health.

• Dental Care
• Numerous studies conducted around the world has shown it to be far better as a deterrent to cavities than normal sugars that are often found in toothpaste.
• as per a study by Tanzer J, University of Connecticut, US, cited in the International Dental Journal.
• Antibacterial Properties
• One of the basic chemical applications of xylitol is as an alkalizing agent. It increases the alkalinity and decreases the acidity in the body and mouth. Alkalinity is not a good situation for bacteria because it cannot grow in that condition. Some of the world bacterial strains, like Streptococcus bacilli, can be neutralized by xylitol, thereby preventing infections in the mouth.
• as per a study by Tanzer J, University of Connecticut, US, cited in the International Dental Journal.
• Oral Health
• Xylitol has even been connected with a reduction in halitosis, which is a fancy word for “bad breath”. Halitosis is a bacterial infection that results in that foul smell that seems almost impossible to get rid of. This is why so many chewing gums contain xylitol.

Xero Picks are sold on amazon.com and at xeropicks.com.

Toothpicks can be a great option to turn to when you’re beset by cravings – especially with vaping, smoking, and sweets. Using a toothpick satisfies both the oral fixation and hand-to-mouth habits that characterize these cravings. Xero Picks® are a healthy way to satisfy these cravings while supporting your personal goal for change. They’re always zero calorie and sugar free, so they’re a guilt-free way to fight back. Plus, the great flavors in our picks make them an enjoyable way to deal with cravings throughout the day. Finally, they’re discreet. Use them anytime, anywhere... around friends & family, at work, or when traveling.

Our toothpicks are 70mm long and 2.5mm in diameter. Most of our competitors’ toothpicks are only 58mm long and 2mm in diameter. In addition, many of our competitors’ toothpicks are made of inferior wood that doesn’t hold much flavor and can splinter. Our toothpicks are made with sustainable North American birch wood, sourced in the USA. Natural birch wood softens during use and does not splinter.

So basically, our toothpicks are larger, made of better wood, and longer lasting than the competition.

Our toothpicks are made with sustainable North American birch wood, sourced in the USA.

Xero Picks® are packaged in child-resistant tubes and mylar bags.

Squeeze on both sides of the tube where indicated to pop the top. The tubes can be difficult to open, but we think it’s important for our packaging to be child-resistant.

Yes, we have worked with many private label clients. Contact us for ideas and a quote.

Yes, contact us to obtain a wholesale license and pricing. Order minimums apply.

Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery. After 30 days
from delivery, we only offer an exchange of unused, packaged product for equal or greater value. We do not charge a restocking fee.
Additionally, we offer a $4 flat rate shipping label credit towards a return label. Any return shipping costs over $4 are required to be paid by the customer. If you wish to exchange an item for another flavor or type, please send us an email at info@xeropicks.com.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.


Non-returnable items:

-Gift-cards and gifted items: If an item was marked as a gift when purchased and shipped directly to you, you’ll receive a gift credit for the value of your return once the returned item is received.
-Sale items: Only regular priced items may be refunded,
unfortunately sale items cannot be refunded.
-Exchanged items: Once an item has been returned and exchanged for another product, it becomes final sale.

If you wish to exchange an item for another flavor or type, please send us an email at info@xeropicks.com

To lookup the status of your order, click here! If you have a Xero Picks account, you can log in and view order status and tracking on the Order History page. All orders placed Monday-Friday before 5pm EST will ship the same business day. All orders placed after the cut off time or placed
Saturday-Sunday will ship the following business day (Monday-Friday).


Please note: Orders placed during special promotions (Black Friday/Cyber Monday) and holidays may take additional processing time due to increased order volume. Please allow 1-2 extra days for order processing. If you need further assistance, please click here to email us.

Depending on the status of your order, we may not be able to cancel it. To best assist with this type of request, we recommend reaching out to us via phone or live chat for immediate assistance. If we are unable to cancel your order, we can always walk you through our easy returns process.

U.S. orders can be exchanged online within 30 days of delivery. Please review the return policy for how to start a U.S.-based exchange. We currently do not support exchanges on international orders.

Once your order has been completed, the order goes almost immediately to processing and then it’s sent to the warehouse to ship. To get your order to you as fast as possible, no changes can be made at this stage. Please place a new order on the website for the additional items.

Once your order has been completed, the order goes almost immediately to processing. For fastest service please contact us at info@xeropicks.com or(800) 205-9853 to request any changes.