Protecting Your Oral Health from Dry Mouth
Dry mouth is more than just uncomfortable — it can have long-term effects on oral health.
Dry mouth can cause a number of problems, including up to 3x greater risk of
cavities, gingivitis and mouth infections*. Protect yourself from the associated health risks
while moisturizing your mouth with Biotène.
*Biotène is not indicated for these conditions
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Water and Candies Don’t Last
The relief you feel from sipping water or sucking
on mints or candies is only short term.
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Understanding Dry Mouth
Read more about dry mouth, what can cause it,
and how a daily Biotène routine can help.
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Dry Mouth Diagnosis
See what kinds of questions your doctor, dentist,
or pharmacist may ask to determine whether or not
you have dry mouth.
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Why Saliva is So Important
Saliva does a lot more than keep your mouth moist.
Here’s some information about saliva’s
role in your oral health.
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