DRY MOUTH

Question 1

How treat someone with good saliva volume but subjective dryness

Answer 1

Frequent sips of cool drink, sucking on ice or a sugar free gum

Question 2

How might prescribe artificial saliva to someone with dry mouth?

Answer 2

Salivix artificial saliva pastilles

1 pastille sucked as required

Question 3

What topical fluoride may be given to those with reduced saliva due to radiotherapy?

Answer 3

Sodium fluoride mouthwash, 0.05%

10ml for 1 minute and spit out - at different time to brushing
Send 250ml

Or 2800ppmF toothpaste

Brush for 1 minute after meals using 1cm of paste