A dry mouth can be a result of several causes, including medications, medical diseases and alcohol consumption. Find out how over-the-counter mouthwashes can lead to a very dry mouth with help from a dentist in this free video on oral health and caring for the mouth.
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Do friends and neighbors, small children and even pets, flee for no apparent reason whenever you draw near? Holy halitosis! It’s time to freshen those exhalations.
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The device company Gebauer is recalling several lots of Salivart Oral Moisturizer. Salivart is an aerosol that is used to lubricate and moisten the oral tissue of patients who are suffering from dry mouth caused by a variety of drug treatments, head and neck radiation, and autoimmune diseases such as Sjogren’s syndrome.
Gebauer is recalling the product because some cans of Salivart do not meet the company’s specifications for aerobic microorganisms and mold. Anyone in possession of the recalled product should stop using it and dispose of it immediately. To find the affected lot numbers, contact Gebauer Company Customer Service at 800-321-9348.
Additional Information:
FDA MedWatch Safety Alert. Gebauer Salivart Oral Moisturizer. March 5, 2007.
http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2007/safety07.htm#Salivart
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The easiest way to prevent dry mouth is to stay hydrated and avoid smoking, salty foods and alcohol consumption. Keep the mouth moist by using good old-fashioned water with help from a dentist in this free video on oral health and caring for the mouth.
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When people breathe through their mouth during the night, they can cause dry mouth that can be harmful on the gums and oral tissues. Find out how to defend against dry mouths and mouth breathing by using Vaseline and water with help from a dentist in this free video on oral health and caring for the mouth.
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