Pharmacy on Web

19 January 2010

1 in 4 people suffers from dry mouth due to lack of saliva production. The role of is really important because Saliva contains mucus, antibodies and enzymes. functions:
Lubrication and binding
Solubilizes dry foods
Cleans oral cavity
Initiates starch digestion
Provides alkaline buffering and fluid
Evaporates cooling
Protects teeth against caries
Protects against bacteria
Xerostomia is a consequence not only of the decrease of the quantity but also of the quality of saliva.
However, only when the saliva is reduced by 50 % or more, dry mouth or xerostomia is perceived.Dry mouth makes your mouth unprotected and hence requires extra protection.

Xerostom has a wide range of dry mouth products to choose from including salvia substitute gel, mouth wash, tooth paste, gums and pastilles.

Xerostom uses a unique active ingredient, saliactive to stimulate saliva production.