The best gum we've found is XyliMax, which is a xylitol-based gum sold by dentists (and also, on the internet) -- it's made to do two things: 1) reduce residual sugars and food particles in mouth after eating and 2) increase mouth moisture. The goal is to protect teeth and reduce dental caries. The physical chewing action stimulates the salivary glands, of course this would be true for any gum. It comes in several flvors, the fruit is the least strong flavor.

Our dental oncologist is a big fan of XyliMax, as are my dentists (they use it themselves). Barry has found chewing a piece of gum when his mouth feels dry works far better (for him) than using a mouth spray or gel. He also chews it after every meal and when he eats a snack.

Gail