Dry Mouth? Try our organic toothpaste with Betaine

Dry Mouth Syndrome, also known as xerostomia, is a condition which you very rarely read about in magazines or see mentioned in the news. Its symptoms are just as the name suggests: lack of saliva causing a very dry mouth. It affects huge numbers of people – as many as 1 in 4 of us will suffer from it at some point in our lives. Is it possible that changing to a natural toothpaste with Betaine could help relieve the symptoms of Dry Mouth Syndrome?

People often develop a dry mouth later in life, although it can affect people of all ages, and it affects more women than men. However, it is believed that the elderly are particularly prone to it because they are more likely than the rest of the population to be taking medicine with side effects which include a dry mouth.

Before explaining how choosing a natural toothpaste with Betaine may help, we will take a look at some of the effects connected with this condition.

Effects of Dry Mouth Syndrome

It is surprising that Dry Mouth Syndrome is not better known because whilst it sounds somewhat trivial, it actually presents significant discomfort in day to day life. Eating and talking are much more difficult with low salivary production, and in the most severe cases are almost impossible without constant sips of water. Some people with dry mouth also complain of their sense of taste changing.

As well as eating and speaking, sleeping can be affected. The uncomfortable feeling of a dry mouth can cause waking in the night, and the resulting interrupted night’s sleep can lead to fatigue during the day and other tiredness symptoms.

The final effect of Dry Mouth Syndrome is an increased risk of poor dental health. Saliva helps to prevent dental decay by breaking down food caught in the teeth and contains antibacterial agents which can restrict the growth of some bacteria. When there is not enough saliva, bacteria can take hold more readily, eventually leading to tooth decay and gum disease.

Betaine and Dry Mouth Syndrome

It is therefore very important for those with Dry Mouth Syndrome to look after their teeth. One ingredient, Betaine, has recently been identified in clinical trials as being effective in helping those with Dry Mouth Syndrome. Whilst it does not prevent the condition, it can assist in help to reduce the symptoms.

The conclusion of one trial stated: “The use of betaine was…associated with a significant relief of several subjective symptoms of dry mouth. Betaine appears thus to be a promising ingredient of toothpastes in general and especially of toothpastes designed for patients with dry mouth.”

Green People uses Betaine in one of its organic toothpastes, Minty Cool, making this a good choice for people wishing for relief from dry mouth. The Minty Cool Toothpaste is also free from Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, an ingredient which is in widespread use in toothpastes and is thought to be linked to mouth ulcers.

Other relief from Dry Mouth

As previously explained, careful dental care is essential if you have Dry Mouth Syndrome as you will be at higher risk of decay and gum disease. Brushing with an organic toothpaste like the Minty Cool and flossing thoroughly every morning and evening, as well as after meals, will help to control plaque and protect your dental health.

The main method of gaining relief from Dry Mouth Syndrome is increasing fluid intake to stay hydrated and moisten the mouth. This can help during the day but drinking high levels of water can also mean that sleep is again interrupted by having to get up several times in the night, and drinking water excessively carries with it its own health risks.

Some people find that chewing sugar free gum or sucking mints can help to stimulate saliva production and this is a popular way of relieving the symptoms of dry mouth quickly.

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