Made expressly with the intent of tackling Dry Mouth, the TePe Hydrate range can make a serious impact in a patients’ quality of life. Stimulating saliva, improving bad breath, and helping to prevent dental caries. We’ve written about this new range and what it can do for your practice:
No-one likes the feeling of a parched, rubbery dry mouth. Whether it’s caused by thirst or an ongoing medical issue, a dry mouth – known as xerostomia - can exacerbate bad breath, cause increased thirst, and be a persistent source of discomfort. What’s worse is that studies show that one in five people claim they are living with xerostomia symptoms. Many of the solutions which patients may look to for immediate relief include drinking sports drinks, eating ice lollies or fruit. While these solutions provide quick, short-term relief, they each also have a high sugar content, which works against their goals and oral health in the long run. Dry mouths are an oral health issue and can lead patients to make poorer decisions for their oral care, which is why the TePe Hydrate Range is so important.
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What is TePe Hydrate?
TePe Hydrate is a range of hydrating fluoride mouthwashes and mouth gels, designed to moisturise and soothe the mouth. Currently, the range has four separate products, apple peppermint and unflavoured mouthwashes, as well as two mouth gels in unflavoured and mild peppermint flavours.
This range provides both daily refreshment with the Hydrate Mouthwash, and on-the-go hydration with the Hydrate Mouth gel.
TePe Hydrating Mouthwash is a saliva stimulating, refreshing fluoride mouthwash suitable for people who experience oral dryness. It stimulates saliva production and eases the feeling of dry mouth.
Both mouthwashes have a viscous consistency which moistens and soothe the mouth, leaving a pleasant feeling after use. A dry mouth increases the risk of tooth decay, and the mouthwash contains 0.2% fluoride for extra protection against cavities. Its unflavoured variant is excellent for those with delicate oral tissues, being alcohol and mint-free.
While the mouth gel doesn’t share the benefits of fluoride, the ability to battle dry mouth on-the-go may help oral health in a different way. Studies show that Low levels of saliva may exacerbate the risk of developing dental caries, so being able to help your body regulate its saliva production may help to address this, as well as patient discomfort. Its 50ml bottle with practical pump makes it easy to use on the go and can be used as often as needed.
TePe Hydrate – Mild Peppermint Mouth Gel
Flavoured with Mild Peppermint, this mouth gel is in a convenient, travel-sized 50ml cylinder. In addition to stimulating the mucosa, this minty gel creates a thin protective layer within the mouth for longer-term comfort and fresher breath.
TePe Hydrate – Unflavoured Mouth Gel
While this performs all the same functions as its mild minty counterpart, this unflavoured mouth gel is designed for those with sensory issues or flavour preferences. It's the same excellent, long-lasting refreshment, without added flavours and scents!
TePe Hydrate – Apple Peppermint Mouth Wash
For easing the sensation of a dry mouth, this mild apple and peppermint mouthwash is alcohol-free, and contains 0.2% fluoride, making it a great choice for those at risk of caries. For use twice a day (separate to tooth brushing).
TePe Hydrate – Unflavoured Mouth Wash
With no additional or artificial flavours, this hydrating mouthwash brings all the oral benefits of the Hydrate Range but is much more accessible to those with sensory issues.
Why is Dry Mouth So Important?
As previously stated, Dry Mouth affects up to 20% of the population. It may sound like a small discomfort, but it can a person's oral health their ability to clear the mouth of bacteria, which can lead to bad breath and an increased risk of caries. This all goes without mentioning the discomfort dry mouth can cause, an altered sense of taste, difficulty swallowing, and more. Dry mouth may also be a symptom of other conditions and can impact the quality of life of someone who is already suffering. See our table below for a brief summary.
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The number is higher in some individuals:
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Dry mouth can also be connected to:
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Citations
Furness S, et al. Interventions for the management of dry mouth: topical therapies. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2011 Dec 7;(12):CD008934.
Dowd FJ. Saliva and dental caries. Dent Clin North Am. 1999 Oct;43(4):579-97. PMID: 10553245.
