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A Saliva Substitute for Dry Mouth Relief

Anna Costa

A Saliva Substitute for Dry Mouth Relief Saliva is a crucial component of anyone’s overall health. In general, saliva supports oral health functions such as breaking down food, reducing the amount of time for bacteria to grow, and maintaining oral lubrication. Importance of Saliva Saliva supports our health. It protects teeth, maintains tooth integrity, and promotes the healing process within the mouth. In addition, saliva is the first step in digesting foods as it helps […]

You First Services Partners with Tops Friendly Markets to Offer Innovative Oral Healthcare Products In-Store

Karen Majetic

You First Services Partners with Tops Friendly Markets to Offer Innovative Oral Healthcare Products In-Store Partnership with local grocery chain will provide unique oral healthcare products in-person for easy accessibility. Buffalo, N.Y. — You First Services, Inc. (YFS), a research and product development company specializing in the discovery and development of innovative technologies, has announced an exciting partnership with Tops Friendly Markets to begin offering Lubricity and MetaQil oral healthcare products in 75 of their […]

Is Dry Mouth a Result of Cancer Treatments?

Anna Costa

Is Dry Mouth a Result of Cancer Treatments? Chemotherapy, radiation, and medication used for cancer treatments can have the uncomfortable side effect of dry mouth. Dry mouth is medically known as xerostomia.   Dry mouth is especially common among patients receiving radiation treatment for various cancers around their upper body, head, and neck areas. However, you may experience dry mouth if you are receiving cancer treatments for other areas as well. Some may be colon, pancreatic, […]

Can Dry Mouth Cause Metallic Taste?

Anna Costa

Can Dry Mouth Cause Metallic Taste? Dry mouth, or xerostomia, is a medical condition that causes a decrease in saliva production. Unfortunately, this leaves people with an uncomfortable, dry feeling in their mouth and throat. Xerostomia can make eating, talking, chewing, and swallowing difficult. Dry mouth can adversely affect someone’s dental health and digestive system. It may also lead to other symptoms such as mouth sores, bad breath, and dry throat.  In addition to these […]

Could COVID-19 Be the Reason for Your Dry Mouth?

Anna Costa

Could COVID-19 Be the Reason for Your Dry Mouth? “Best product out there especially at night time when my mouth is at its driest. I recently was on a steroid for inflammation from having COVID19 and I kept Lubricity spray on my nightstand, was super comforting during 2 weeks of extra dryness during night and daytime!  Thank you!!” -Customer Review  A person’s mouth plays an important role in protecting against foreign pathogens. Your mouth serves […]