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Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,293 Likes: 1 | [quote]Bacteria builds up with lack of saliva, and reason people have morning breath.[/quote]And more critical, tooth decay.
You often read Biotene or similar products mentioned for dry mouth. Do these products mostly offer relief or do they contain ingredients that restore the anti-bacterial properties of saliva and lessen the chance for cavities to form?
Don Male, 57 - Great health except C Dec '12 DX: BOT SCC T2N2bMx, Stage 4a, HPV+, multiple nodes 1 tooth out Jan '13 2nd tooth out Tumor Board -induction TPF (3 cycles), seq CRT 4-6/2013 CRT 70gr 2x35, weekly carbo150 ended 5/29,6/4 All the details, join at http://beatdown.cognacom.com | | | | | Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 64 Supporting Member (50+ posts) | | Supporting Member (50+ posts)
Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 64 | Probably does both but only temporarily. I don't think that "it restores the anti-bacterial properties of saliva". Saliva has those properties, the problem is there isn't enough saliva to bathe the teeth. It does provide anti-bacterial agents but only topically and temporarily.
I use Biotene toothpaste after every meal. I use the mouth spray rarely, I used it more frequently immediately after treatment. The best thing is to have "Trays" made by your dentist for your teeth that you wear at night after spreading "Recaldent", a high fluoride paste, on your teeth.
Last edited by LeftyS7; 11-18-2013 11:50 AM.
Stage 3-4 Squamous BOT diagnosed 3/19/12
Molars removed 3/29/12
(Cisplatin) inpatient: 4/11/12-4/16/12; 5/2/12-5/9/12; 5/29/12-6/4/12
Feeding tube: 8/9/12-11/21/12
Radiation 8/10/12-8/29/12
Chemo 1X/week 8/10/12-8/22/12
Last PET/CT clear: 9/17/13
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Lefty, in case you didnt read the other Biotene thread here is the link. Biotene's formula has recently changed dramatically and the helpful ingredients were removed. Brian is working to get replacement products back on the shelves but its a long, uphill battle. Eventually there will be some new ones out there and when they come out Im sure everyone will be notified. New Biotene Product Changes thread
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive  | | | | | Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 64 Supporting Member (50+ posts) | | Supporting Member (50+ posts)
Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 64 | Wow! No, I didn't see the thread. Thanks so very much.
Any suggestions as to alternatives for toothpaste, as well as their other items? I always liked the CVS mouth spray better, anyway.
Stage 3-4 Squamous BOT diagnosed 3/19/12
Molars removed 3/29/12
(Cisplatin) inpatient: 4/11/12-4/16/12; 5/2/12-5/9/12; 5/29/12-6/4/12
Feeding tube: 8/9/12-11/21/12
Radiation 8/10/12-8/29/12
Chemo 1X/week 8/10/12-8/22/12
Last PET/CT clear: 9/17/13
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Not yet there havent been any replacements that had the ingredients in them that made the Biotene so effective. Its in the works but it will take some time. Guess for now keep on using the mouth spray you have found that works for you.
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive | | |
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