Sunstar GUM® Hydral® range

Well-known causes of xerostomia go from the innocuous (not drinking enough) to the commonplace (antihistamines, snoring, anxiety) to the more serious (radiotherapy or chemotherapy). Often forgotten however is sports.

Runners, cyclists, swimmers and many other athletes experience xerostomia associated with extended periods of cardiovascular activity.

Suffering from Very Dry Mouth at Gym
“So you guys have this problem?” Jack asks¹.  I just feel like I don't get enough but I drink water constantly.

What could cause dry mouth playing basketball?
“When 16 years old starts to play basketball within 10 minutes he gets dry mouth” says concerned father²

A BMJ publication demonstrated that the oral health of athletes attending the 2012 London Olympic dental clinic was poor with a resulting substantial negative impact on well-being, training and performance³

Managing Xerostomia Up to 30% of people experience xerostomia. Early detection is important before the onset of nutritional deficiencies, infection, and cavities. The UK NHS recommends tooth brushing twice a day and using an alcohol-free mouthwash⁴. Exercise is great for your patients. But as it increases heart and breathing rate, it causes fluid loss and increases the chance of dry mouth.

GUM Hydral range was especially designed to let you care for xerostomia with gentle solutions that quickly and efficiently relieve dry mouth symptoms, improve your patient’s QoL and protect their oral health thereby helping reduce the risk of more serious oral complications.

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¹ https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=140497361&pagenumber=1

² https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Digestive-Disorders---Gastroenterology/What-could-cause-dry-mouth-and-a-gagging-feeling-while-playing-basketball/show/229910

³ Needleman I, Ashley P, Petrie A, et al Oral health and impact on performance of athletes participating in the London 2012 Olympic Games: a cross-sectional study Br J Sports Med Published Online First: 24 September 2013. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2013-092891

⁴ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dry-mouth/