Description
Biotene Dry Mouth Lozenges Refreshing Mint Flavor Sugar Free 27 Count
Biotene Dry Mouth Lozenges help you achieve fresh breath anywhere, whether you’re at home or on the go. A great addition to your daily oral care routine, each lozenge freshens breath and provides dry mouth relief. These lozenges for dry mouth are sweetened with xylitol and feature a refreshing mint flavor, making them a tasty sugar free and alcohol free breath freshener. Packaged in a convenient box, Biotene lozenges are portable and easy to stash in your purse, backpack or travel bag for on-the-go use. Adults and children 12 years and older may dissolve one lozenge in the mouth as needed. For dry mouth relief, choose Biotene, the Number 1 dry mouth brand trusted by dentists.
What is Dry Mouth?
Dry Mouth is a condition where your mouth feels uncomfortably dry. It can happen when your body doesn’t produce enough saliva to keep your mouth moist. Symptoms vary from person to person and can range from being mild to severe. Common symptoms may include dryness in your mouth, a sticky feeling in the mouth, bad breath, feeling thirsty, difficulty swallowing or eating dry foods. Dry Mouth can be uncomfortable, and left untreated it can have consequences on your oral health. It may result in a greater risk of cavities and mouth infections.
What Causes Dry Mouth?
There are a number of causes and conditions that can affect the production of saliva and result in Dry Mouth. Taking medications is the #1 cause of Dry Mouth. In fact, taking multiple medications may increase your risk of dry mouth by 40%. More than 500 different medications and treatments can cause dry mouth, including:
- Antidepressants
- Blood pressure medications
- Antihistamines
- Decongestants
- Anti-diabetic medications
- Disease-modifying antirheumatic medications
- Chemotherapy
- Head and neck radiation
