I've been having a slight infection in my mouth recently. I have periodontitis, and recently had my teeth cleaned, so I suspect that may be the cause, but I'm not sure.

I also have carpal tunnel and joint and muscle soreness and aches---I do a lot of physical work in my living---so I've been using Dr. Frank's Muscle & Joint Pain Relief. I've used it off and on in the past, but I have been trying to use it more consistently as the directions advise.

The problem is, it has a very sweet taste, and I'm concerned whatever makes it sweet may be causing this infection or exacerbating it. You're supposed to spray it under the tongue, about where or near my infection is.

I read that the sweet taste is not from sugar, I think, on the website some time ago, and pretty much accepted that, but with this infection, I'm now a little concerned about it.

I THINK this spray may be helpful so I'd like to start using it again. Am I being paranoid about it?

I don't see anything that looks like stevia or xylitol in the ingredients, so I'm puzzled about what "non-sugar" makes it so sweet:

Here are the ingredients:

ACTIVE: Equal parts Rus Tox 30X, Bryonia 6X, Ledum 6X, Sulfur 6X, Arnica 6X, Ruta 30X. Aurum 30X, Calc Phos 30X, Apis 6X, Rhodadendron 6X.

INACTIVE: Distilled Water, Veg. Glycerin, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate & Natural Flavors.

Any thoughts or advice?

Thanks.