Dry Mouth (Xerostomia)
Oral Hygiene

"Oral health is an essential component of health throughout life. Poor oral health and untreated oral diseases and conditions can have a significant impact on quality of life. They can affect the most basic human needs, including the ability to eat and drink, swallow, maintain proper nutrition, smile, and communicate."

-- National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
Why is good oral hygiene so important?
It takes more than just brushing and flossing…

The mouth is the doorway to our body and its first line of defense. It performs more essential functions than any other part in the body.
  • It provides protection from harmful bacteria getting into our blood stream and lungs
  • It lubricates itself to allow us to swallow and to speak
  • It holds the tools we need to chew and begin the digestive process for our food
  • Participates in the breathing process - our most basic bodily function
When your mouth is unhealthy, your body will feel the effects in many ways-and your health in general, will suffer. The best way to attain and maintain good oral hygiene is to use the tools available through MedActive.
How is good oral hygiene practiced?
Maintaining good oral hygiene is one of the most important things you can do for your teeth and gums. Use of a powerful stannous fluoride rinse is the optimal response to practicing good oral hygiene. Following a rigorous daily oral hygiene protocol is much less painful, expensive, and worrisome than treating conditions that have been allowed to progress.

In addition to defense and lubrication, MEDActive® Patient-Friendly™ Oral Relief Rinse can be used to provide relief from oral discomfort associated with prescription medication use, cancer treatment, certain syndromes and conditions like HIV/AIDS, Sjögren's, Syndrome and many others. These secondary infections include:
  • Dry mouth (Xerostomia)
  • Oral thrush (Candidiasis)
  • Periodontal Disease
  • Salivary Gland Dysfunction
  • Mouth Sores
  • Bleeding Gums
Maintaining good oral hygiene, which includes proper brushing, rinsing, gargling, and flossing with safe and effective MEDActive® Oral Relief Products, will go a long way in keeping both the mouth and teeth healthy and bacteria-free.

How do I commit to a daily oral hygiene routine?
Sustaining patient commitment to a daily oral protocol-compliance-is a critically important medical objective. All Patient-Friendly™ Oral Relief Products are carefully formulated to deliver a consistently pleasant taste and mouthfeel experience to encourage protocol compliance. In addition to containing saliva enhancing, cleansing, lubricating, moisturizing, and protective ingredients, Patient-Friendly™ Oral Relief Products feature flavors and mouthfeel elements that form the cornerstone to achieving high patient compliance.
Why is saliva so important to maintaining good oral hygiene?
Saliva consists primarily of water, but also contains enzymes and other proteins, small organic molecules, electrolytes and constituents of non-salivary origin. Saliva provides a "first-line-of defense" against chemical, mechanical and infectious attacks.

Insufficient saliva production leads to a breakdown of one of the bodies most important immune system defenses - which leads to a snowball effect in terms of resultant oral complications and harmful impacts to general health. Increases in the incidence and severity of Caries, Oral thrush, Pneumonia, Mucositis, Gingivitis and other health issues that originate in the mouth are clinically established outcomes of Xerostomia (Dry Mouth).

Saliva provides a vital source of defense and protection in the mouth. Utilizing Patient-Friendly™ Oral Relief Products with moisturizing, lubricating, and saliva enhancing ingredients ensures optimal saliva production and protection. Optimal saliva production is important to achieving and maintaining good oral hygiene.

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Oral Relief Protocol
for Oral Hygiene

The MEDActive® Daily Protocol for Oral Hygiene is an effective regimen for supporting daily good oral health.

The following are recommended to maintain daily Oral Hygiene and support good oral health:

  • Cleaning
  • Lubricating
  • Moisturizing
  • Protecting
MEDActive® Oral Relief Products are specially formulated to perform the four functions listed above while simultaneously enhancing saliva flow throughout the mouth and throat. Maintaining a clean, moist and well lubricated mouth serves to support good general health and enhanced quality of life.

Recommended Daily Regimen for Oral Hygiene:

Cleaning

STEP 1. Floss

Floss at least once a day to remove debris and plaque from between teeth after every meal. Rinse mouth with water after flossing.

STEP 2. Brush

Brush teeth and gums with a soft bristle toothbrush at least twice daily. Thoroughly clean your toothbrush with hot water after each use. Replace toothbrush at least every three months or until bristles are frayed.

STEP 3. Rinse

Using MEDActive® Oral Relief Rinse, apply about half of the rinse for at least 60 seconds. Swish rinse over all mouth surfaces to make contact with teeth, gums, tongue, and palette. Gently gargle for 10-15 seconds with remaining half. Expectorate (Spit). For optimal effectiveness, tilt head back while gargling to reach back of the throat. Note: Do not eat or drink for at least 15 minutes after rinsing. Use the rinse once daily, just prior to retiring at night.

Lubricating

STEP 4. Spray

Use MEDActive® Oral Relief Spray as needed throughout the day. Apply 3-4 sprays on tongue; swish vigorously to cover all mouth surfaces. Note: Avoid food and drinks for at least 5 minutes after use.

Moisturizing

STEP 5. Lozenges

Recommended Use: Up to 8 MEDActive® Oral Relief Lozenges per day. For optimal effectiveness in enhancing saliva, eventually move lozenge under the tongue. Note: Avoid drinks for at least 15 minutes after use.

Protecting

  • Continue flossing and rinsing daily preferably just before retiring at night.
  • Brush at least twice daily.
  • Supplement daily rinsing and flossing with spray and lozenges as required throughout the day. Preferably use the spray after meals, snacks, and coffee breaks.
  • Schedule regular visits with your dental professional for cleanings and exams. If you notice any signs or symptoms that may suggest oral health problems, contact your doctor and/or dental professional.

Other Considerations
  • Avoid alcohol-based mouthwashes, as these will make your mouth drier.
  • Avoid candy, gum, and soda unless they are sugar-free.
  • Avoid spicy or acidic foods, toothpicks, tobacco products, and alcohol.
  • Keep the appointment schedule recommended by your doctor and/or dental professional.
  • Notify your doctor and/or dental professional about any changes in your oral health.

Remember, persons classified as "At-Risk" or "High-Risk" because of age, occupation, environmental or health factors should pay very special attention to the mouth's care and condition. MEDActive® Oral Relief Products and Protocols provide safe and highly effective tools to clean, lubricate, moisten and protect.


For further product information, see below:

Oral Relief Rinse
Oral Relief Spray
Oral Relief Lozenges

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