Do you occasionally experience dry mouth?

Dry mouth can lead to bad breath. Drinking water and chewing gum can stimulate saliva and reduces bacteria that causes bad breath.
Don't ignore dry mouth It can lead to  ​
1. Ongoing bad breath
2. Cavities
3. Mouth Infections
4. Medications can cause dry mouth. And taking more than one significantly increase the risk.

Do more than just sip water.

What is DRY MOUTH?
Dry mouth occurs when the amount of saliva in your mouth is reduced. Saliva, with its protein and enzymes, is essential for keeping your mouth lubricated and healthy. It can flush away bacteria, reduce bad breath,
prevent infections and aid digestion.

Dry Mouth and Poor Oral Hygiene -What is the connection?
When your mouth isn't moist enough, food and bacteria can stick to your teeth. This causes
a build-up of plaque. This build-up increases your chances of the ongoing bad breath, cavities, gum disease, mouth infections, and other oral problems. ​

How common is Dry Mouth?
If you have dry mouth, you are not alone. It affects about 1 out of every 4 adults. Over 50 Million americans have this condition and many may not know it.

What causes DRY MOUTH?
Condition such as Cancer, diabetes, and depression are associated with dry mouth. HOWEVER, medications are the number one cause. Both prescription and non-prescription medications can cause dry mouth. And taking more than one significantly increase the risk.

How to manage Dry Mouth Symptoms?
1. Soothe and moisturize - use soothing liquid and effective gel that offers relief, especially at night.
2.Daily Cleaning- `use mouthwashes and cavity-preventing fluoride toothpastes. Alcohol and detergent free products that are specifically designed to refresh a dry mouth and reduce bad breath.
3. Saliva Stimulation- Use breath-freshening gums to stimulate salivary flow. Or use salivary enzyme to maintain the oral environment and provide protection against dry mouth symptoms and help supplement some of the saliva's natural defenses. 

Example Products:
1. BIOTENE Product line
#1 for Dry Mouth Management or Ask your health care professional to help you choose  products that are right for you.
2. XYLIMELTS by OraCoat
3. Salese by Nuvorainc

How Do I know I know if I have a DRY MOUTH?
One problem of dry mouth is that saliva may need to be reduced by 50% before you realize you have the symptoms of dry mouth. At this point oral problems may already have set in. 
Dry mouth can have a profound impact. It can affect you physically, emotionally and  socially. If you have dry mouth you may already be experiencing or could experience any of the following:
Physical Impact: Ongoing bad breath, increase number of cavities, mouth infections, increased plaque, cracked lips, difficulty talking/eating, or an altered sense of taste.  
Emotional Impact: feeling self-conscious, anxious, or stressed, feeling different from others or having low confidence level.
Social Impact: Need to carry and sip water throughout the day, feeling embarrassed and/or irritable, or avoiding eating out and other social situations.