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2. Artificial saliva - Wikipedia

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   Artificial saliva for dry mouth in a mouthwash form Artificial saliva or salivary substitutes refer to a synthetically produced liquid that mimics the natural secretion of saliva . It is designed as a symptomatic relief for xerostomia , a condition characterised by dryness in the mouth and is available over-the-counter .

3. Biotene - Wikipedia

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   People with xerostomia (dry mouth) may use Biotène to reduce the recurrence of dental plaque. However, Biotène alone does not significantly reduce the count of Streptococcus mutans, the primary bacterium responsible for the formation of dental plaque. [2] Biotène claims to relieve symptoms of dry mouth by providing moisture.

4. Caphosol - Wikipedia

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   The treatment arm received 4 topical fluoride treatments plus Caphosol, while the control arm received a fluoride rinse (0.01% NaF aqueous solution). Patients were instructed to rinse 4 times per day at the start of cancer treatment and up to 10 times per day if they developed severe oral mucositis. The results showed:

5. Mouthwash - Wikipedia

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   Patients were told to "spit don't rinse" after toothbrushing as part of a National Health Service campaign in the UK. [13] A fluoride mouthrinse can be used at a different time of the day to brushing. [8] Gargling is where the head is tilted back, allowing the mouthwash to sit in the back of the mouth while exhaling, causing the liquid to bubble.

6. Xerostomia - Wikipedia

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   Xerostomia is the subjective sensation of dry mouth, which is often (but not always) associated with hypofunction of the salivary glands. [3] The term is derived from the Greek words ξηρός (xeros) meaning "dry" and στόμα (stoma) meaning "mouth". [4] [5] A drug or substance that increases the rate of salivary flow is termed a sialogogue.

7. Oral care swab - Wikipedia

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   The Toothette is meant to moisten and clear the oral cavity of food debris and thickened saliva associated with xerostomia (dry mouth). [1] [2] Most importantly, the oral care swab's intended use is as an adjunct to other oral care tools (toothbrush and interdental cleaners) in the hospital and long-term care setting.