If you are concerned about cavities, look for fluoride toothpaste. If you suffer from severe dry mouth symptoms, you may want to try a product specifically designed for people with dry mouth. Your Dentist's Recommendations Most dentists will agree that sensitive teeth, irritated gums, and dry mouth should not discourage people from brushing their teeth twice per day as doing so is essential to good overall oral health. As such, many dental practitioners will advise their patients to consider brushing their teeth with toothpaste that does not contain SLS, such as Sensodyne, for example. Dry mouth. Natural Medicines. https://naturalmedicines.therapeuticresearch.com. Accessed Feb. 15, 2017. Accidental ingestion of large amounts of fluoride may result in acute burning in the mouth and sore tongue. Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea may occur soon after ingestion (within 30 minutes) and are accompanied by salivation, hematemesis, and epigastric cramping abdominal pain. These symptoms may persist for 24 hours. If less than 5 mg fluoride/kg body weight (i.e., less than 2.3 mg fluoride/lb body weight) have been ingested, give calcium (e.g., milk) orally to relieve gastrointestinal symptoms and observe for a few hours. If more than 5 mg fluoride/kg body weight (i.e., more than 2.3 mg fluoride/lb body weight) have been ingested, induce vomiting, give orally soluble calcium (e.g., milk, 5% calcium gluconate or calcium lactate solution) and immediately seek medical assistance. For accidental ingestion of more than 15 mg fluoride/kg of body weight (i.e., more than 6.9 mg fluoride/lb body weight), induce vomiting and admit immediately to a hospital facility. A treatment dose (a thin ribbon) of PreviDent ® 5000 Dry Mouth (Rx) contains approximately 2.5 mg fluoride. A 3.38 FL OZ (100 mL) bottle contains approximately 610 mg fluoride. See your dentist at least twice yearly to have your teeth examined and plaque removed, to help prevent tooth decay.

Visit your dentist at least once a year to detect and treat tooth decay or other dental problems. You may need to visit your dentist more often, depending on your dental needs. There is a variety of toothpaste available for people with dry mouths. These products often contain ingredients that help keep the mouth moist and comfortable. The Dr. Brite toothpaste is one option that is specifically designed for people with dry mouths. It contains ingredients such as glycerin and hyaluronic acid, which help keep the mouth moist and prevent it from drying out. A. There is no definitive answer to this question as everyone's mouth is different. However, some people find that toothpaste containing menthol or alcohol can worsen dry mouth. If you suffer from dry mouth, avoid these ingredients. Q. What is the fastest way to cure dry mouth? To remove concretions from the denture/appliance, place them in full strength vinegar for 10 minutes, and brush gently to remove the mineralized material. Repeat as needed until the denture surface is clean and smooth.

General: Not for systemic treatment. DO NOT SWALLOW. Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility: In a study conducted in rodents, no carcinogenesis was found in male and female mice and female rats treated with fluoride at dose levels ranging from 4.1 to 9.1 mg/kg of body weight. Equivocal evidence of carcinogenesis was reported in male rats treated with 2.5 and 4.1 mg/kg of body weight. In a second study, no carcinogenesis was observed in rats, males or females, treated with fluoride up to 11.3 mg/kg of body weight. Epidemiological data provide no credible evidence for an association between fluoride, either naturally occurring or added to drinking water, and risk of human cancer. Fluoride ion is not mutagenic in standard bacterial systems. It has been shown that fluoride ion has potential to induce chromosome aberrations in cultured human and rodent cells at doses much higher than those to which humans are exposed. In vivo data are conflicting. Some studies report chromosome damage in rodents, while other studies using similar protocols report negative results. Potential adverse reproductive effects of fluoride exposure in humans has not been adequately evaluated. Adverse effects on reproduction were reported for rats, mice, fox, and cattle exposed to 100 ppm or greater concentrations of fluoride in their diet or drinking water. Other studies conducted in rats demonstrated that lower concentrations of fluoride (5 mg/kg of body weight) did not result in impaired fertility and reproductive capabilities. Pregnancy - Teratogenic Effects: Pregnancy Category B. It has been shown that fluoride crosses the placenta of rats, but only 0.01% of the amount administered is incorporated in fetal tissue. Animal studies (rats, mice, rabbits) have shown that fluoride is not a teratogen. Maternal exposure to 12.2 mg fluoride/kg of body weight (rats) or 13.1 mg/kg of body weight (rabbits) did not affect the litter size or fetal weight and did not increase the frequency of skeletal or visceral malformations. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. However, epidemiological studies conducted in areas with high levels of naturally fluoridated water showed no increase in birth defects. Heavy exposure to fluoride during in utero development may result in skeletal fluorosis which becomes evident in childhood. Nursing Mothers: It is not known if fluoride is excreted in human milk. However, many drugs are excreted in milk, and caution should be exercised when products containing fluoride are administered to a nursing woman. Reduced milk production was reported in farm-raised fox when the animals were fed a diet containing a high concentration of fluoride (98-137 mg/kg of body weight). No adverse effects on parturition, lactation, or offspring were seen in rats administered fluoride up to 5 mg/kg of body weight. Pediatric Use: The use of PreviDent ® 5000 Dry Mouth (Rx) in pediatric age groups 6 to 16 years as a caries preventive is supported by pioneering clinical studies with 1.1% sodium fluoride gels in mouth trays in students age 11 to 14 years conducted by Englander et al.6-8 Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients below the age of 6 years have not been established. Please refer to the CONTRAINDICATIONS and WARNINGS sections. Geriatric Use: Of the total number of subjects in clinical studies of 1.1% (w/v) sodium fluoride, 15 percent were 65 and over, while 1 percent were 75 and over. No overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between these subjects and younger subjects, and other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between the elderly and younger patients, but greater sensitivity of some older individuals cannot be ruled out. This drug is known to be substantially excreted by the kidney, and the risk of toxic reactions to this drug may be greater in patients with impaired renal function. Because elderly patients are more likely to have decreased renal function, care should be taken in dose selection, and it may be useful to monitor renal function.9 Your dentist can help you decide if a prescription fluoride toothpaste is right for dry mouth management. 2. Oral Rinse Treatment of oral candidiasis in the setting of dry mouth requires anti-fungal medication, taken as either a daily pill or as a topical treatment, in the form of a troche (which is allowed to dissolve in the mouth) or a solution (which is swished around in the mouth before swallowing). Along with these many symptoms, a chronically dry mouth can have a profound impact on the oral cavity if not rectified. And this is true whether the condition stems from a physical ailment, medication, or brushing with an SLS-containing toothpaste. Certain medications: Many prescription and over-the-counter medications can cause dry mouth as a side effect. It includes drugs used to treat allergies, colds, depression, high blood pressure, and pain.

When determining the best toothpastes, we spoke with dentists and spent hours reviewing dozens of toothpastes from the top oral care brands. These experts include: Try saliva substitutes available without a prescription. Look for products containing xylitol, if you're not sensitive to it, such as Mouth Kote or Oasis Moisturizing Mouth Spray. Or look for products containing carboxymethylcellulose (kahr-bok-see-meth-ul-SEL-u-lohs) or hydroxyethyl cellulose (hi-drok-see-ETH-ul SEL-u-lohs), such as Biotene Dry Mouth Oralbalance Moisturizing Gel. Try over-the-counter saliva substitutes that contain xylitol, such as Mouth Kote or Oasis Moisturizing Mouth Spray, or that contain carboxymethylcellulose (kahr-bok-see-meth-ul-SEL-u-lohs) or hydroxyethyl cellulose (hi-drok-see-ETH-ul SEL-u-lohs), such as Biotene OralBalance Moisturizing Gel. The nicotine in tobacco has been shown to reduce saliva flow. This can in turn, lead to dry mouth. If you cannot stop completely, consider using it less.Dry mouth? Don't delay treatment. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. http://www.fda.gov/forconsumers/consumerupdates/ucm254273.htm. Accessed Feb. 15, 2017.