Quick question about Biotene

winsomebulldog
winsomebulldog Member Posts: 117 Member
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
I'm trying to gear up for my chemo and I've seen a few mentions of Biotene mouthwash & toothpaste as being helpful with that whole chemo taste thing. So I thought I'd go ahead and pick some up, but at the store I wasn't sure I was looking at the right stuff. So, just to clarify, are you gals talking about the stuff that says it's for people with dry mouth? Or is there another version of it that I need to look for?
Thanks for any input.
Jenn

Comments

  • AMomNETN
    AMomNETN Member Posts: 242
    Biotene
    Yes Winsome that is the stuff. Your mouth will be very dry after chemo.

    Janie
  • winsomebulldog
    winsomebulldog Member Posts: 117 Member
    AMomNETN said:

    Biotene
    Yes Winsome that is the stuff. Your mouth will be very dry after chemo.

    Janie

    Thanks!
    Gosh, I'm so glad we have a place like this to come when we have questions! I obviously wish none of us had to be here, but I'm so thankful that we are.
    Jenn
  • webbwife50
    webbwife50 Member Posts: 394
    Hi
    Yes, for dry mouth. I saw my dentist before starting chemo to have a problem tooth fixed. He said that the dry mouth caused by chemo leaves you teeth defenseless against normal dacay causing bacteria. He recomended the biotene and a creme I bought at his office for application at night. I also bought a sonic care toothbrush on his recomendation and will never regret it. All this mouth stuff really helps!! Good luck Jen.
    Alison
  • cahjah75
    cahjah75 Member Posts: 2,631
    Yes, I bought
    Biotene mouthwash and toothpaste. I'm trying to get the spray too. I started using it today and it's very refreshing. I start chemo tomorrow.
    Char
  • Jean 0609
    Jean 0609 Member Posts: 2,462
    Yes, it is the right stuff
    I use the Biotene toothpaste, mouthwash, mouthspray (that I carry in my purse) and Biotene Oral Balance Dry Mouth Moisturizer Gel that I use at night. I found all at my local Walgreens.