Introducing nature’s solution to dry mouth
Featured Products Promotional FeaturesPosted by: Dental Design 4th January 2022
It’s estimated that xerostomia – or dry mouth – affects approximately 25% of adults in the UK, though this increases substantially to 40% in people aged over 55.[i] Causes of the condition vary widely, though the most common is medication side effects.[ii] Worryingly, xerostomia has a significant impact on patients’ 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.[iii] [iv] 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%,[v] 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 3 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 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. Researchiii found this combination of substances to provide a safe and highly efficient solution. It significantly increased saliva flow rates, reduced patient-reported side effects of xerostomia and enhanced dry-mouth related 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. Containing no sugar, it is ideal for diabetics, plus it is vegan-friendly and can be utilised in the treatment of mouth ulcers.
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.
From 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%, protects the teeth from decay and erosion, and does all this while using only natural ingredients. Find out more today!
For more details, please visit Oraldent.co.uk, call 01480 862080 or email info@oraldent.co.uk
[i] Oral Health Foundation. Facts and Tips: Dry Mouth. September 2019. https://www.dentalhealth.org/blog/facts-and-tips-dry-mouth [Accessed November 2022]
[ii][ii] Talha B, Swarnkar SA. Xerostomia. [Updated 2022 May 21]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK545287/
[iii] Mizutani S, Ekuni D, Tomofuji T, Azuma T, Kataoka K, Yamane M, Iwasaki Y, Morita M. Relationship between xerostomia and gingival condition in young adults. J Periodontal Res. 2015 Feb;50(1):74-9. doi: 10.1111/jre.12183. Epub 2014 Apr 4. PMID: 24697562.
[iv] Su N, Marek CL, Ching V, Grushka M. Caries prevention for patients with dry mouth. J Can Dent Assoc. 2011;77:b85. PMID: 21774875.
[v] Ship JA, et al. Safety and effectiveness of topical dry mouth products containing olive oil, betaine, and xylitol in reducing xerostomia for polypharmacy-induced dry mouth. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation 34 (2007) 724-732.
