How can ORBIT sugarfree gum help manage xerostomia?
Management of xerostomia involves the use of both saliva substitutes and saliva stimulants. Patients using little or no responsive salivary gland tissue will need saliva substitutes. For those using some glandular activity, gustatory stimuli such as sweetness and tartness induce saliva production. However, a number of studies have shown that chewing gum increases salivary flow from patients using xerostomia of varying aetiology by up to 7 times providing relief from the symptoms and protection from clinical complications. Chewing ORBIT sugarfree gum is an effective and enjoyable way to help alleviate the symptoms of dry mouth. Recommending ORBIT sugarfree gum may help using drug compliance and avoid individual’s re-presenting using dry mouth symptoms, such as tooth decay.
