Learn About Dry Mouth
Welcome to Laclede's Biotene Health Watch section, your guide to helpful resources. We've gathered a number of informative articles about drymouth, as well as a whole page of links to other information you may find helpful.
Or, for fun, find out what your own "Dry Mouth" score is!
Dry Mouth Is A Serious Problem
More than 400 commonly used medications as well as serious illness can cause mild to severe DRY MOUTH, a condition also known as Xerostomia. And, without saliva teeth and gums become much more susceptible to harmful irritants and bacterial growth, a major cause of tooth decay, gum disease, infection, plaque build-up and bad breath. DRY MOUTH not only impairs general health, but may also dramatically affect an individuals quality of life.
Only the Biotene family of 100% alcohol-free and sugar-free products contain a unique combination of natural salivary enzymes and protein capable of boosting and replenishing saliva's natural defenses while killing harmful bacteria and maintaining healthy bacteria.
Daily use of Biotene's effective bio-active enzymatic therapy helps reduce bleeding gums, gingivitis, minor gum irritations, and harmful odor-causing bacteria due to DRY MOUTH. And, all Biotene and Oral Balance products are sweetened with Xylitol, a natural sweetener clinically proven to prevent cavities.
The Biotene Solution to Fight Dry Mouth is Biologically Balanced, Safe and Proven Very Effective
Biotene contains three primary enzymes - Glucose Oxidase, Lactoperoxidase, and Lysozyme, which are carefully balanced for a special function in boosting and replenishing saliva's own defenses.
Biotene is the world's #1 recommended protection for dry mouth caused by: Medications, Illness Drug/Radiation Therapies, Diabetes, Sjõgren's Syndrome, Stress & Depression, Vitamin Deficiencies and More.