Hi there everyone. Just need some advice about dry mouth. What are everyone s best tips please. I bought some Biotene mouthwash and was wondering if anyone has used that? I am just rinsing and spitting at the moment. But pretty dry last night. I have got xyilemelts but haven’t used yet. Can I use now? Any advice welcome.
lizzie
Difficult when you need to spit when people about! Do others feel the same? Lizzie
Nope! The words are F*** it !
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
The best thing ever I found for stimulating saliva when I was out of treatment was chewing gum. Don’t have to chew all the time, simply park it in my cheek. I must admit I very rarely need it now
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
Hi Lizzie
I was prescribed Biotene mouthwash and still et it on prescription 3 years later.
In the early days of dry mouth I found Biotene didn't exactly promote saliva but did help to freshen and moisten the inside of my mouth for a short while. Once I started to produce some saliva I did find the Biotene more effective. I still use it now as it helps promote saliva, especially after eating when my mouth is very dry.
Linda x
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