1. What is Xerostomia or
dry mouth?
Maximum moisturizing effect and care of dry mouth

2. What is Xerostomia?
Xerostomia is the most common clinical manifestation of salivary
dysfunction, involving a reduction or absence of salivary secretion.
It has a severe impact on quality of life, making it hard to carry out basic oral
functions like chewing, swallowing and phonation, among others.
It affects:
Soft tissues: desiccation, burning, irritation, mucositis, gingivitis, etc.
Hard tissues: caries, dental sensitivity, etc.

3. Types of Xerostomia
2 types of Xerostomia:
IRREVERSIBLE Salivary glands produce NO saliva (Sjögren’s
XEROSTOMIA Syndrome, radiotherapy treatment).
REVERSIBLE
XEROSTOMIA Reduction in salivary gland function.

4. Causes of Xerostomia
Saliva reduction can occur in different situations throughout our everyday lives:
Diabetes and other systemic diseases
Unbalanced diet
People undergoing radiotherapy
Tobacco and alcohol intake
Stress, anxiety and/or depression
Missing teeth
Elderly
Public speaking

5. Clinical signs and symptoms of Xerostomia
Dry and irritated mouth
Burning mouth
Pasty mouth when waking
Thick and stringy saliva
Cracked lips and tongue
Difficulty swallowing
Changes in taste perception
Higher caries incidence
Cracked tongue
Halitosis
Gum inflammation

6. Daily habits for curing dry mouth
-Carry out proper oral hygiene using formulations containing
Betaine, Xylitol, Allantoin, Aloe Vera and Sodium fluoride which
help hydrate oral mucosa.
*Especially avoid mouthwashes with alcohol
-Adequate water intake on a regular basis
-Wet lips regularly
-Special dietary measures:
o Avoid dry, sticky, spicy, acidic, salty or extremely hot or cold
foods
o Avoid products containing refined sugars
o Eat cured cheeses
o Eat vegetables and fruits

7. Solutions for Xerostomia
 Products that MOISTURIZE the oral cavity
Keep oral mucosa wet thanks to its formula containing:
Betaine, Xylitol, Aloe Vera.
Indicated in:
• People with no salivary production
• People with a reduction in saliva production
Does not
contain
alcohol
Alcohol free
Xeros DENTAID Xeros DENTAID Xeros DENTAID
Moisturizer gel Toothpaste Mouthwash
Most severe cases Daily oral hygiene

8. Solutions for Xerostomia
 Products that STIMULATE natural saliva production
Increase natural saliva secretion without harming enamel thanks to its formula
containing: Malic acid, Xylitol and its Buffer System.
Indicated in:
• People with reduced saliva production
Alcohol free
Xeros DENTAID Xeros DENTAID Xeros DENTAID
Spray Tablets Chewing gum
Convenient out-of-home packaging

9. Maximum moisturizing effect and care of dry mouth
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