What is Xerostomia or dry mouth?

Maximum moisturizing effect and care of dry mouth

What is Xerostomia?

Xerostomia is the most common clinical manifestation of salivary dysfunction, involving a reduction or absence of salivary secretion.

It has a severe impact on quality of life, making it hard to carry out basic oral functions like chewing, swallowing and phonation, among others.

It affects: Soft tissues: desiccation, burning, irritation, mucositis, gingivitis, etc.Hard tissues: caries, dental sensitivity, etc.

2 types of Xerostomia:

IRREVERSIBLE XEROSTOMIA

Salivary glands produce NO saliva (Sjögren’s Syndrome, radiotherapy treatment).

REVERSIBLE XEROSTOMIA Reduction in salivary gland function.

Types of Xerostomia

Causes of Xerostomia

Saliva reduction can occur in different situations throughout our everyday lives:

Diabetes and other systemic diseases

Unbalanced diet

People undergoing radiotherapy

Tobacco and alcohol intake

Stress, anxiety and/or depression

Missing teeth

Elderly

Public speaking

Dry and irritated mouth

Burning mouth

Pasty mouth when waking

Thick and stringy saliva

Cracked lips and tongue

Difficulty swallowing

Changes in taste perception

Higher caries incidence

Halitosis

Gum inflammation

Clinical signs and symptoms of Xerostomia

Cracked tongue

-Carry out proper oral hygiene using formulations containing Betaine, Xylitol, Allantoin, Aloe Vera and Sodium fluoride which help hydrate oral mucosa.

*Especially avoid mouthwashes with alcohol

-Adequate water intake on a regular basis

-Wet lips regularly

-Special dietary measures:o Avoid dry, sticky, spicy, acidic, salty or extremely hot or cold

foods o Avoid products containing refined sugarso Eat cured cheeseso Eat vegetables and fruits

Daily habits for curing dry mouth

Solutions for Xerostomia

Products that MOISTURIZE the oral cavity

Keep oral mucosa wet thanks to its formula containing: Betaine, Xylitol, Aloe Vera.

Indicated in: • People with no salivary production• People with a reduction in saliva production

Xeros DENTAIDToothpaste

Xeros DENTAIDMouthwash

Xeros DENTAIDMoisturizer gel

Most severe cases Daily oral hygiene

Does not contain

alcohol

Alcohol free

Solutions for Xerostomia

Products that STIMULATE natural saliva production

Increase natural saliva secretion without harming enamel thanks to its formula containing: Malic acid, Xylitol and its Buffer System.

Indicated in: • People with reduced saliva production

Convenient out-of-home packaging

Xeros DENTAIDSpray

Alcohol free

Xeros DENTAIDTablets

Xeros DENTAIDChewing gum

MOISTURIZES STIMULATES

Maximum moisturizing effect and care of dry mouth

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