An artificial saliva mouthwash may help protect the teeth of patients with head and neck cancer by reducing bacterial levels and supporting disease control, according to a news release dated January 7 ...

Saliva is more than spit. It helps with chewing and swallowing, protects teeth and gums, and even has antimicrobial and digestive properties. However, certain conditions or medical treatments, such as ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A reusable saliva gel offers promising relief for dry mouth, absorbing 400% its size and releasing fluid over 4 hours. (CREDIT: ...

"In future work, we plan to continue refining this saliva-gel in terms of durability and the amount of artificial saliva it can release with a single use," say study co-authors Suman Debnath and ...

An artificial saliva in the form of a mouthwash, produced with the CANECPI-5 protein extracted from sugarcane and modified in a laboratory, can aid in treating teeth in patients with head and neck ...

Dry mouth, or xerostomia, affects nearly one in three older adults. It happens when your salivary glands stop producing enough saliva, leaving your mouth feeling dry, sticky, and uncomfortable. This ...