Biotene products contain active
enzymes that help restore saliva's natural antibacterial action
and prevent dry mouth. Perhaps the most common cause of dry
mouth is medication. More than 400 commonly used drugs can
cause xerostomia. Two of the most common causes of
xerostomia are diabetes and Sjogren's Syndrome, an autoimmune
disorder that occurs mainly in women. Other common causes
are: acute renal failure, bone marrow transplant, hypertension,
chemotherapy, dehydration, kidney dialysis, mouth breathing,
stroke, radiation therapy, systemic lupus erythematosus and
thyroid dysfunction.
Dry mouth has varying degrees if
discomfort. Some feel a dry or burning sensation in the
mouth. Severe dry mouth may inhibit the ability to speak or
swallow. Changes in saliva also can lead to deterioration of
oral and dental health. Other signs include: cracked lips,
bad breath, mouth sores, dry or tough tongue, cavities and
bleeding gums.
The best way to treat dry mouth is to identify the underlying
cause and take steps to minimize it. Unfortunately for those
whose dry mouth is related to medication use, little can be done
to correct it but there are ways feel more comfortable and have
extra dental protection.
Brush your teeth twice a day with
Biotene Dry Mouth Toothpaste to boost and strengthen saliva's
natural antibacterial defense. Biotene Dry Mouth Toothpaste
contains patented natural enzymes to maintain a health balance of
oral flora, reducing harmful bacteria while sustaining beneficial
bacteria. Use
Biotene Gentle Mouthwash or
Biotene OralBalance to provide extra protection and help
soothe tender mouth tissues. Avoid starchy foods and floss
daily.
For long lasting relief from oral dryness use Oralbalance mouth
moisturizing gel to relive and protect sore mouth tissues from
irritation and burning sensations. Chewing
Biotene Dry Mouth Gum will help stimulate saliva flow while
providing protective enzymes.
The strength of the Biotθne products lies in their ingredients:
they contain antibacterial enzymes found naturally in human
saliva. Together, these ingredients re-create the natural oral
protection found in the mouth, providing antibacterial and healing
properties.
and Oralbalance contain an optimum
concentration of a natural enzyme system that regulates the
microbiological oral ecosystem: Glucose Oxidase and
Lactoperoxidase.
Together these two enzymes work as a system to generate a constant
flow of OSCN ions (hypothiocyanite), a strong antibacterial agent
that should always be present in saliva.
In addition, Biotθne and Oralbalance contain:
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Lysozyme: an enzyme which
splits the cell wall of pathogenic bateria, and
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Lactoferrin: an iron-binding
protein which inhibits pathogenic bacteria by depriving them of
iron.
The combination of these natural
ingredients creates a salivary enzyme system that helps maintain a
healthy balance of oral flora, reducing harmful bacteria while
sustaining beneficial bacteria.
Biotene products are non-prescription and are recommended for
everyone susceptible to cavities, bad breath, mouth sores, and gum
disease.
For more information about Biotθne
products please visit the manufacturer's web site at:
