Biotene Dry Mouth Oral Rinse, Fresh Mint 16 oz ( Pack of 8)
From the manufacturer
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. Symptoms vary from person to person and can range from being mild to severe. Common symptoms may include dryness in your mouth, a sticky feeling in the mouth, bad breath, feeling thirsty, difficulty swallowing or eating dry foods. Dry Mouth can be uncomfortable, and left untreated it can have consequences on your oral health. It may result in a greater risk of cavities and mouth infections.*
*Biotène not indicated for these conditions.
What Causes Dry Mouth?
There are a number of causes and conditions that can affect the production of saliva and result in Dry Mouth.
Taking medications is the #1 cause of Dry Mouth. In fact, taking multiple medications may increase your risk of dry mouth by 40%. More than 500 different medications can cause dry mouth, including:
- Anti-depressants
- Blood pressure medications
- Antihistamines
- Decongestants
Other triggers include common medical conditions and diseases such as:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
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| Fresh Mint Oral Rinse | Moisturizing Oral Rinse | Moisturizing Spray | OralBalance Moisturizing Gel | Fluoride Toothpaste Fresh Mint Original | Fluoride Toothpaste Gentle Mint | |
| Freshens breath | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alcohol free and sugar free | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Up to 4 hours of relief | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | - |
| Protects against cavities | - | - | - | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| Convenient on the go | - | - | ✓ | ✓ | - | - |
| Nighttime Use | - | - | ✓ | ✓ | - | - |