Biotene for dry mouth?

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tom@
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Biotene for dry mouth?

Post by tom@ » Tue Feb 10, 2009 2:51 pm

Has anyone used this for dry mouth?
http://biotene.com/products/obgel.asp

I have a Full Face Mask and my mouth becomes completely dry some times.
Last night I ripped the mask off after 90 min because of it.

I have my humidifier set to MAX and have a room humidifier also. (I have also tried it at medium and turned off with similar results.

I am not getting any rain out.

I did not have issues with dry mouth prior to XPAP use, which I started 2 weeks ago.

My VPAP machine is set at 16/12 cm h2o.

JayC
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Location: Northeast USA

Re: Biotene for dry mouth?

Post by JayC » Tue Feb 10, 2009 6:44 pm

I am a fan of Biotene....

Have used mouthwash....always have a bottle in use.

have tried gum (don't use it much...)

I use the "Balance" liquid rather than the Balance gel you linked.....

The liquid is thicker than mouthwash, but more fluid than the gel. I can take one squirt from the bottle (small enough to carry easily....and ounces are under the TSA cut-off!!) and distribute around my mouth without having to use my finger to spread it...as you would with the gel. Both gel and liquid Balance can be swallowed, and thereby extend the lubrication to throat as well.

Handy, effective, and taste is more than tolerable......

J

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CorgiGirl
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Re: Biotene for dry mouth?

Post by CorgiGirl » Tue Feb 10, 2009 9:20 pm

I'm also a fan of Biotene. I use the mouthwash and I have discovered that I need to use it every day to have a good result. You can find it at most every drugstore and many grocery or discount stores. Buy it!!!!

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