ORAL CARE KITS

A dry mouth is an acidic mouth. The root cause of most dental problems during chemotherapy is due to dry mouth conditions. These products help correct your mouth’s PH to make it more neutral.

Avoid products containing these irritating ingredients: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), alcohol, tartar control formulas, whitening formulas.

**Please note that all of these products contain xylitol should be kept away from pets as xylitol is toxic for our pates!!!

Cryotherapy: Chewing on small ice cubes or “soft chips” like from a soda dispenser are easy to chew during the chem treatment. Ask your chemo nurse for a cup or two of ice VERY effective in preventing mouth sores. Keep the oral tissues cool!

Allday Moisture Spray: This spray is soothing for dry mouths because of glycerin. In addition, it contains xylitol which neutralizes acids in dry mouths and is naturally anti-bacterial. At this does, xylitol is completely safe for cardiovascular health. Best if used before applying a Xylimelt.

XyliGel: This gel is very effective and has an oily/moisture building viscosity. It is best used before bedtime and under night guards and retainers. Best if used before applying a Xylimelt.

Basic Bites: The main ingredients in these delicious chews, Arginine bicarbonate and Calcium carbonate, are naturally occurring substances in the body that adhere to the tooth surface and continue to neutralize acids for up to 5 hours. Best taken at bedtime after brushing, the Basic Bites will coat your teeth and protect them while you sleep.

Xylimelts: Xylimelts are stick on lozenges that you apply to the roof of your mouth or tucked in your cheek next to an upper molar. They melt slowly. They are made from a plant derived sweetener that is not only tasty, but it is naturally antibacterial. At this dose, xylitol is completely safe for cardiovascular health. This will moisturize your mouth for a longer period of time and will gently disinfect it.

Baking soda for DIY Mouthwash: This is a very gentle neutralizing mouthwash that is approved for cancer care patients. It is soothing as wee al effective against bad microbes: 1 tsp. salt, 1-2 tsp. baking soda in 4 cups of water. Shake well and dispense in container to be rinsed with intermittently during the day.

Nimbus Toothbrushes or Colgate Extra Soft Toothbrushes: These are super soft toothbrushes and are ideal for gently brushing the teeth as well as the tongue. Brush the tongue in an outward direction only and do not try to remove coating all at once as it could be very sore. Gently and consistent does it.

Non-Petroleum containing lip balm: chem can be very drying and a good lip balm will sooth dry parched lips.

Ice Chips Candy: Yes, an actual candy? This one is sweetened with xylitol and has a cooling sensation that is soothing. Some patients have referred to it as feeling like “drop of water” in their mouth. It’s safe for teeth and is antibacterial.