I was wondering why my tongue started burning, thanks for the update

I've been working my way through the toothpaste brands on this page: http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/womens-health/natural-toothpaste-ingredients-0307. I've tried Natural Dentist, Kiss My Face, and Tom's of Maine. All of them sting my mouth. I was really surprised that Tom's did, because I've heard it's so gentle. And maybe it would be, if they didn't load it up with so much mint.

My dentist gave me several of those small travel size samples bags of Biotene products. They are old enough that each one has a tiny sample of the original Biotene toothpaste. I had forgotten how gentle that stuff is. There were zero negative effects. It says it contains mint, but I can hardly detect it. This is how toothpaste should work. Too bad GSK wrecked it.

Hello everyone, I'm new to this site. I've used Biotene gum, paste & rinse for almost 10 yr. I'm primarily looking for a good substitute for Biotene gum with paste & rinse close seconds, so this discussion has been very helpful.
Thanks to an earlier post I have contacted BioXtra and hope to get samples of their products. I've learned to stop buying products if I can get samples first. Although I do not have OC, I do have BMS (Burning Mouth Syndrome) so very much relate to problems with dry mouth and burning pain. Biotene gum is the only product I've been able to use throughout the day which helps take the edge off the burn in my mouth and stimulates
saliva. Because of other medical issues I can't use sprays, gels, lozenges etc. I've tried them all.
I realize this discussion is mostly about paste, but since other types of products have been mentioned I thought I share brands that I haven't seen mentioned. Hopefully some will be new to you and something you can consider. I'll give website links for more info:
XyliMelts Discs (really helps to stimulate saliva)Both Mint and unflavored: http://www.drugstore.com/xylimelts-discs-for-dry-mouth-mild-mint/qxp214638

OraMoist tabs: http://www.oramoist.com/

MighTeaFlow by Camellix; has an array of dry mouth products developed by 2 dentists: https://www.camellix.com/products
They will send samples if you ask. It's a newer company and they are really trying to break into the market.

Also, just as an aside, I called Biotene and told them that still showing the gum & spray on their website as available products is unconscionable. Bottom line: they don't care.

When I inquired they sent me a $1.00 off coupon so they are not ALL that bad...lol

At a recent SPOHNC meeting, we were given samples of the "NeutraSal Dry Mouth Gum." It contains calcium, phosphate, Xylitol, Sorbitol, and relieves oral dryness, stimulates saliva flow, inhibits acid producing bacteria, prevents cavities. Not sure if it's a prescription like the oral rinse is, but may come with it's order.

Thx for the tip on NeutralSal gum. I'll give the company a call.

Even though I'm angry at Biotene, I tried the Gentle Mint version of their toothpaste. It is actually burns less than any of the others I tried.

I also found that GC (the makers of MI Paste) have an oral gel called GC Dry Mouth Gel. I tried it. It's very gentle. The flavor level is very mild. It doesn't seem to have as many helpful ingredients as Bioxtra, though. Diglycerol, water, gum carrageenan, sodium citrate, flavor, and ethylparapen.

PaulB, thanks for the tip on NeutraSal gum. I called the company and they are sending me a package of the gum--free sample.

For everyone's info, a RX is not needed for the gum. It's normally sold in a 10 pack box, $22.50 (at least I think that's what I was told).

Thanks for the follow-up KathyO.

Whatever else they may be about, Biotene's sure making a big ad push. I see their spots all the time these days.