Many psychotropic drugs cause dry mouth, most commonly due to anticholinergic effects. Xerostomia a common issue in dental practice, affecting about 1 in 4-5 adults.1 It can cause a range of signs and symptoms, from a mild sensation of dryness and stickiness to more serious effects such as difficulties with chewing, swallowing, and speaking.2 If … Read more
Is dry mouth a complaint you hear frequently from your patients? Does your mirror ever stick to your patient’s cheek during their dental visit? We can all probably think of those patients – those patients with severe dry mouth. The American Dental Association reports that anywhere from .9-64.8% of patients suffer from dry mouth.1 The … Read more
Dentist Invents a Novel Approach After Dealing with Persistent Problems During His Own Cancer Treatment Virginia Head and Neck Therapeutics, Inc., is excited to announce the launch of Voutia™, which provides continuous relief from xerostomia (commonly known as chronic dry mouth). The patented, FDA cleared device offers an entirely new approach for millions of people … Read more
What is Dry Mouth? Xerostomia (Dry Mouth) is a condition that results from less than normal saliva being produced. It is an increasing problem as our population is aging, affecting approximately 1 in 5 Canadians. A condition that is often underestimated or ignored, and if not treated will lead to poor oral health including an … Read more
Researchers at the University of California, Irvine analyzed the effects of OraCoat® XyliMelts® oral adhering discs on people affected by clinically diagnosed dry mouth. The double-blind, randomized study demonstrated that XyliMelts reduce tooth plaque by 58% and improve the ability to eat and swallow in those affected by dry mouth. Dry mouth is the subjective … Read more
OraCoat, a division of OraHealth Corp., the world leader in the breakthrough technology of oral adhering discs, recently launched a new version of OraCoat® XyliGel®. Formulated with all-natural ingredients, XyliGel coats the mouth with 17% xylitol and oral lubricant to help relieve the symptoms of xerostomia (dry mouth) for those who have very low levels … Read more