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Oral dryness is a rather complex condition – often underestimated and, above all, quite frustrating for those who experience it. It is very common among older adults, especially women, and affects roughly a quarter of the population.<\/strong><\/p>\n Saliva plays a crucial role in many processes: it not only keeps the mouth moist, but also aids digestion, protects teeth from decay, prevents infections by controlling oral bacteria,<\/strong> and makes chewing and swallowing possible.<\/p>\n This issue can range from a mild, temporary reduction in salivary flow – often linked to stress or nervousness – to more complex conditions that compromise oral health, involving both hard and soft tissues.<\/p>\n Dry mouth, also known as Xerostomia<\/strong>, is in fact just a symptom of a range of diseases that affect the salivary glands and alter their ability to produce saliva.<\/p>\n Although a direct scientific link between reduced salivary flow and age<\/strong> has not yet been established, there is a clear correlation between pharmacological therapies<\/strong> and the lack of salivary flow in elderly patients. Several conditions are also associated with the presence of xerostomia, including Sj\u00f6gren’s Syndrome, Diabetes, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, as is observable in individuals undergoing radiotherapy treatment.
The lack of salivation is an increasingly pressing issue that can prove particularly distressing for those who suffer from it. To date, none of the saliva substitute products available on the market has proven capable of effectively controlling the symptoms associated with oral dryness. <\/p>\n