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Table 6. Dry mouth products aimed at relief of dry mouth symptoms

Product

Instructions for use

Action of therapy

Biotène® Moisturising Mouth Spray

Spray onto oral soft tissues as required

Lubricant

Biotène® Dry Mouth Mouthwash

Rinse mouth with mouthwash to relieve oral dryness Apply gel to oral soft tissues and teeth for relief of dryness. May be used under dentures to improve retention and dryness. Rinse mouth with mouthwash for relief of oral dryness as required

Lubricant

Lubricant

Biotène® Oral Balance Moisturising Gel

Colgate® Dry Mouth Relief Fluoride Mouthwash

Coats oral tissues Lubricant Fluoride content to reduce risk of decay

Denta-Med Gel

Apply to oral tissues for relief of dry mouth symptoms.

Mucoadhesive gel Lubricant Saliva substitute

Lubricant Stimulates salivary flow

GC® Dry Mouth Gel

Smear gel over surfaces of teeth and mouth tissues. May be applied as required throughout the day and at night after normal oral hygiene.

Hamilton® Aquae® Dry Mouth Gel

Apply gel to oral tissues for relief of oral dryness.

Supplements normal saliva Lubricant Supplements normal saliva Lubricant Moisturises mouth Stimulating salivary flow

Hamilton® Aquae® Dry Mouth Spray

Spray on oral tissues for relief of oral dryness.

OraCoat XyliMelts® for dry mouth

Stick XyliMelts® disc to outside of molar, gums, or dentures.

Oral7® Moisturising Mouthwash

Rinse with mouthwash for relief of oral dryness.

Contains enzymes to substitute normal saliva Lubricant Contains enzymes to substitute normal saliva No SLS to reduce irritation Contains natural enzymes to reinforce functions of healthy saliva Soothes and protect gums

Oral7® Moisturising Toothpaste

Complete normal toothbrushing with toothpaste.

Oral7® Moisturising Mouth Gel

Apply to teeth and oral soft tissues for relief of dry mouth symptoms.

Dental interventions provided to individuals with dysphagia can be complementary to and consistent with the goals of treatment developed by speech-language pathologists. Minor adaptations to the way conventional dental treatment is provided can assist individuals with swallowing difficulties to comfortably receive the oral and dental treatment they require. Many daily oral hygiene strategies are relatively simple to institute and can be adapted to the needs of an individual following a detailed assessment by an oral health professional and careful and systematic consideration of a range of factors. Special Needs Dentistry remains a small and slowly growing dental specialty, but those involved are dedicated to increasing communication and collaboration between our professions to ensure individuals with dysphagia, as well as those with other significant medical issues and impairments, continue to receive the best health outcomes possible. There is potential not only for greater interprofessional collaboration between SLPs and oral health practitioners, but also for ongoing learning and development opportunities. Specialists in special needs dentistry continue to advocate for the oral health needs of individuals with dysphagia and hope to foster greater communication and collaboration between the dental profession and other health professions. Similarly, specialists in this field continue

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