Dry mouth (xerostomia) is an unpleasant, frustrating side effect of thousands of medications and most cancer treatments, as well as many diseases. Unfortunately, dry mouth is not as simple or as harmless as it sounds. Dry mouth can have a significant impact on everything from speech to taste to digestion, and it affects 20-25% of adults.

Salivary Support

Saliva is vital to the health of your teeth and gums by working as a natural “mouth wash” of sorts. The pH in your saliva neutralizes acids created by plaque bacteria and prevents demineralization of your teeth. It also aids in chewing, swallowing, speech, and digestion. Saliva greatly affects the way foods and beverages taste, as well; and because it protects your teeth from plaque bacteria and acid, it also helps keep your smile whiter and less susceptible to decay. (more…)