Understanding Dry Mouth Symptoms
is the First Step Towards Relief
Dry mouth is a common condition that causes your mouth to feel uncomfortably dry.
It can occur when your body doesn’t produce enough saliva to keep your mouth moist.
Dry Mouth can also be a side effect of many medications, including over-the-counter and commonly
prescribed medications. It can also be caused by an underlying medical condition.
The Reduction in Saliva Flow That Characterizes Dry Mouth Can Be the Result of Various Underlying Causes
- Medicines – The more medicines you take, the more likely you are to suffer from dry mouth.
- Age – A slightly decreased saliva flow is a natural result of aging. Also, as people get older, they tend to take more medicines—the main cause of dry mouth.
- Caffeine, smoking, alcohol – If you already suffer from dry mouth, avoid these substances to reduce their drying effects. That includes mouthwashes that contain alcohol.
- Dry climate – Use a humidifier to increase the humidity, especially in the bedroom if you are a mouth breather and during winter months.
- Mouth breathing can also increase saliva evaporation.
Dry Mouth Symptoms Can Vary from Person to Person
Common symptoms may include dryness in the mouth, bad breath, chapped lips, or waking up at night feeling thirsty. A dry mouth can also make eating difficult because saliva helps with taste, chewing, and the digestion of food. Without enough saliva, simply eating a meal can become a challenge.
PRODUCTION
OF
SALIVA
DROPS
50%
OF THE NORMAL AMOUNT
Why Saliva is Important
Saliva does more than just keep your mouth moist. It also plays an important role in your overall oral health because it:
- Moisturizes and lubricates the mouth
and prevents dehydration - Aids digestion and taste
- Assists in speaking and swallowing
- Maintains oral pH balance
- Has antimicrobial properties
- Helps protect the mouth’s soft tissue
- Helps protect against tooth decay, plaque,
periodontal disease, gingivitis and other oral irritations.
Dry Mouth is a health concern
Dry mouth can be uncomfortable and bothersome, but more
importantly, it can impact your oral health. If left untreated,
dry mouth could result in a greater risk of oral problems such
as cavities and mouth infections*.
*Biotène is not indicated for these conditions
DRY MOUTH
CAN CAUSE
BAD BREATH
CAVITIES*
& MOUTH
INFECTIONS
*Up to three times increased risk of cavities
BIOTÈNE PRODUCTS
Biotène is the #1 pharmacist, dentist and hygienist recommended brand for a dry mouth
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Biotène Fresh Mint Fluoride Toothpaste
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Biotène Dry Mouth Moisturizing Mouthwash
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Biotène Dry Mouth Oralbalance Moisturizing Gel
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Biotène Dry Mouth Moisturizing Spray
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Biotène Fresh Mint Fluoride Toothpaste
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