Saliva is more important to health than most people realize. Reduced saliva flow is a hidden cause of gum disease and tooth loss because saliva protects teeth by rinsing away bacteria and providing minerals. Without saliva, there is an increased risk of cavities, gingivitis, periodontal disease, oral infections and slow-to-heal wounds.

Saliva substitutes can provide relief for dry mouth. However, not all saliva substitutes are the same. Some contain ingredients that can actually aggravate dry mouth, cause allergic reactions or irritate the stomach. These ingredients include paraben preservatives, artificial flavorings and colorings, alcohol and glycerin.

Salivart Oral Moisturizer, an over-the-counter spray that has many of the same properties as saliva, contains none of these irritants and has no flavor or side effects. One spray coats and moisturizes the oral cavity and it can be used as often as needed.

Approved by the American Dental Association (ADA), Salivart has been the number one recommended product for relief of dry mouth by the "Pharmacy Times" OTC survey eight years in a row.

If you have dry mouth, see your dentist or physician or ask your pharmacist about Salivart Oral Moisturizer, which requires no prescription. For more information, contact the Gebauer Company at (800) 321-9348 or www.gebauerco.com.

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