Oracoat XyliMelts Dry Mouth Mild-Mint Flavor 40s

Oracoat XyliMelts Dry Mouth Mild-Mint Flavor 40s are discs that stick to your gums, teeth or dentures that stimulate your saliva flow to help keep your mouth moist. The slow release of active ingredients will moisturise your mouth and provide hours of comfort and relief from dry mouth symptoms. The safe, convenient formulation can be worn throughout the day and night to stimulate saliva. Resulting in a moist and comfortable mouth throughout the day and night; enabling you to talk, eat and drink more easily and hopefully sleep through (without that persistent need to drink water). For best results position the flat, tan coloured, adhesive side of the disc on the gum on the outside of upper or lower jaw (see image). Use your tongue to guide it to a comfortable spot. Once in place leave alone for 10+ seconds to ensure good adhesion.

What is Dry Mouth?

Dry mouth (Xerostomia) is a common condition suffered by many people. Quite simply it is the sensation of dryness in the mouth, often your saliva is sticky and you may feel constantly thirsty but no matter how much you drink, your mouth is hoarse and dry. This is caused by a decrease in the amount or ‘quality’ of saliva. You may not even know you’re suffering as symptoms can appear gradually over time and be sporadic in nature. It may not be picked up by a doctor – especially if they do not look in your mouth. Dentists, dental hygienists, dental therapists are more likely to identify dry mouth.

How do you know if you have Dry Mouth?

You may notice some reoccurring, uncomfortable symptoms:

• Sticky dry feeling in mouth
• Thirst
• Sores and split skin, cracked lips
• Dry feeling in throat
• Burning, tingling in mouth and tongue
• Dry, red raw tongue

Impact of Dry Mouth

Saliva is essential to keep your mouth and body healthy, it:

• Helps break down food and makes it easier to swallow
• Controls the balance of bacteria in your mouth
• Fights germs and prevents bad breath
• Helps you taste food
• Protects the enamel on your teeth and prevents tooth decay
• Aids the digestion of your food before it reaches your stomach
• Lubricates the mouth making it easier to speak
• Helps keep dentures secure in the mouth

A reduced saliva flow can result in:

• Constant feeling of thirst and the urge/need to drink continuously
• Bleeding gums and dry cracked lips, can be painful and make it difficult to talk, eat and impossible to wear lipstick
• Increased sensitivity when chewing or swallowing
• Bad breath
• Stringy saliva that you can’t swallow
• Sensation of stickiness
• Dry throat and overall oral soreness