It’s estimated that xerostomia – or dry mouth – affects approximately 25 per cent of adults in the UK, though this increases substantially to 40 per cent in people aged over 55. Causes of the condition vary widely, though the most common is medication side effects.
Xerostomia has a significant impact on patient’s quality of life, no matter their age, gender, background or oral health condition. A lack of saliva in the mouth has also been associated with a higher risk of various oral health issues, from periodontitis to tooth decay and mouth sores, as well as nutritional concerns. This is why it is so important for the dental team to provide sufferers with relief from symptoms.
Xerostom from Oraldent provides a natural yet highly effective solution. Proven to increase salivary flow by up to 200 per cent, it is the easy-to-use product your patients need to combat the damaging effects of dry mouth.
Benefits of Xerostom
The product range includes various solutions designed to meet different patients’ needs.
Saliva stimulants: The mouth spray (6.25ml) and pastilles (packs of 30) are suitable for everyday use and encourage saliva production.
Saliva substitutes: When patients have a very dry mouth, the gel (15ml) can be applied directly onto specific areas for immediate relief. This is particularly useful just before going to sleep.
Oral hygiene: The toothpaste (50ml) and mouthwash (250ml) can be used up to three times a day and are the ideal accompaniments to a daily oral hygiene routine for those who suffer from xerostomia.
Nature at its finest
Xerostom contains only natural ingredients, providing a vegan and diabetes-friendly formula with no harmful chemicals. Completely free from acids, detergents, SLS, sugar and alcohol, it contains:
- Patented combination of olive oil, betaine and xylitol for anti-inflammatory benefits
- Fluoride and calcium for remineralisation and caries protection
- Vitamin E as an antioxidant that supports the treatment of mucositis
- Allantoin to promote tissue health
- Vitamin B5 to minimise water loss through the epidermis and enhance tissue hydration
- Potassium for reduced dental sensitivity and pain
Clinically proven
The unique formula of olive oil, betaine and xylitol has been put to the test as a topical product for patients suffering from polypharmacy-induced xerostomia. Research has found this combination of substances provides a safe and highly efficient solution. It significantly increases saliva flow rates, reduces patient-reported side effects of xerostomia and enhances quality of life.
What does this mean for you in practice? It means that you can rely on Xerostom to help your patients with dry mouth fight the symptoms and support their oral health. Plus, the product can be recommended to a wide range of individuals.
All products in the Xerostom portfolio are easy to use and offer simple substitutes for patients to introduce to their existing routines. No more time or effort is required from them to start enjoying relief from dry mouth while also enhancing their oral hygiene.
A trusted provider
Oraldent has been developing and supplying industry-leading oral health and infection control solutions to the dental market since 1985. With science-driven innovation and patient-focused design, the organisation is recognised around the globe for its extensive portfolio of safe, effective and easy-to-use products.
If your patients are suffering from xerostomia, help them find the relief they need with Xerostom from Oraldent. It increases salivary flow by up to 200 per cent, protects the teeth from decay and erosion, and does all this while using only natural ingredients.
For more information visit https://www.oraldent.co.uk/, call 01480 862080 or email info@oraldent.co.uk
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