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Biotene Dry Mouth Mouthwash, 500ml

Biotene Dry Mouth  Mouthwash is ideal for people with dry mouth irritations. Biotene is a pleasant tasting mouthwash containing 3 antibacterial enzymes that boost the mouth’s natural defense system normally found in your saliva helping to protect your teeth and gums keeping your mouth feeling ice-cool fresh and clean all day long. Biotene Dry Mouth Care Mouthwash provides maximum protection without the use of strong detergents or alcohol.

Biotene Dry Mouth Moisturising Mouthwash helps to provide protection against dry mouth. It freshens breath without burning, is alcohol-free and contains beneficial enzymes found in saliva to help maintain the oral environment.
Beneficial to individuals experiencing dry mouth caused by medication, diabetes, drug/radiation therapies, sjogrens syndrome, stress and depression.

What Is Dry Mouth

Dry Mouth is a condition where your mouth feels uncomfortably dry. It can happen when your body doesn’t produce enough saliva to keep your mouth moist. Dry Mouth can be uncomfortable, and if left untreated it can have consequences on your oral health. Symptoms vary from person to person and can range from being mild to severe. Learn more below.

What Are The Symptoms Of Dry Mouth

Sufferers often don’t notice that they are suffering from dry mouth until their saliva flow has already dropped by 50%. Symptoms can include:

– Frequently sipping water

– Bad breath

– Dry, cracked lips

– Pain or burning in the mouth

– Increased dental cavities

– Difficulty swallowing or chewing dry foods

– Tendency to wake up more often in the night

What Causes Dry Mouth

There are a number of causes and conditions that can affect the production of saliva and result in Dry Mouth.

– It’s most common in people taking multiple medications. Dry Mouth can be a side effect of more than 500 different medications, including over-the-counter and commonly prescribed ones.

– Dry Mouth can also be triggered by certain drugs/radiation therapy as well as conditions including Sjögren’s syndrome and diabetes.