Degenerative Diseases

A degenerative disease is a type of medical condition that cause the tissue or organ to deteriorate over time. Many degenerative diseases are associated with aging or gets worse during the aging process. Some of the conditions includes diabetes, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis and motor neurone disease and are caused by a wide variety of factors; some are perpetuated by poor health or an unhealthy lifestyle while others are as a result of normal wear and tear of the body, whilst some are hereditory.

A dry mouth is a common complication but often an unreported symptom of many of these diseases and is frequently related to the drugs used to manage the condition.

Managing dry mouth symptoms associated with any of the degenerative diseases helps to improve quality of life and patient dignity, providing comfort when eating and speaking. XyliMelts are ideal in this situation as a response to dry mouth symptoms.

The unique benefits over other saliva replacement products is once a XyliMelts disc is secured on the gum it continues to support the mouth until completely dissolved and doesn’t clog the mouth unlike other products.