New Product Launch! Saliwell Launches SaliVance, An Oral Wellness Support Device
Xerostomia, also known as dry mouth, may sound like no big deal, but in actuality, it can have serious physical and emotional repercussions. When there isn’t enough saliva in the mouth, daily functions like eating and talking can become uncomfortable or downright painful. Even sleep can become a nightly challenge as severe thirst causes frequent wake-ups.
Healthwise, oral health takes the biggest hit, as saliva plays a crucial role in the protection of teeth and gums. Without it, the risk of dental caries, gum disease, and oral infections increases exponentially.
Background: SaliPen Founders Understand the Challenges of Dry Mouth
Saliwell founders Dr. Andy Wolff and Ben Z. Beiski recognized the challenges that millions of people with dry mouth face and developed the SaliPen, a clinically-proven dry mouth treatment device designed to naturally stimulate the salivary glands to produce more saliva. Clinical studies have shown that SaliPen delivers results comparable to pharmacological treatments, often considered the gold standard for dry mouth management. But unlike medications, SaliPen is completely drug-free and has no debilitating side effects.
As Dry Mouth Becomes More Prevalent, Oral Relief Becomes a Priority
Today, the prevalence of dry mouth is increasing. While traditionally confined to an older demographic, today it is appearing in younger crowds as well. This is mainly due to the increase in prescription drugs, including those that help with weight loss, attention disorders, anxiety, and more. Many of these drugs cause dry mouth as a side effect; and they’re being used across all age groups.
As the prevalence of dry mouth has increased, SaliPen founders sought a way to offer a different kind of relief. They developed Salivance, an oral wellness support device designed to promote natural oral hydration and enhance daily oral comfort.
SaliVance isn’t a replacement for professional medical advice or for the treatment of underlying conditions; it’s an accessible oral support device that promotes everyday comfort and helps restore a feeling of balance in the mouth.
To help you get to know SaliVance better and decide whether it’s the right option for you, we’ve compiled a list of 10 questions and answers regarding dry mouth management and oral health support.
Your Top 10 Questions About Salivance Answered
- Is SaliVance a miracle cure for dry mouth?
Absolutely not! There is no such thing as a miracle cure for dry mouth, although there are several treatment and management approaches. SaliVance isn’t a treatment but a support device to enhance oral comfort, a practical tool in a broader approach to oral wellness.
- Is SaliVance a medical device?
No, SaliVance isn’t a medical device, but an oral support product and wellness tool designed to enhance everyday oral comfort. Unlike SaliPen, which is a medical device, SaliVance focuses on a purely mechanical, tactile approach without electrical components.
- How does SaliVance work?
SaliVance works through gentle tactile touch. Studies show that oral exercise can improve oral function among older adults, and SaliVance mimics that exercise. The device itself is a soft, reusable, ergonomic product that consists of a stem that rests gently between the lips and two flexible arms that sit under the tongue and along the inner gums of the lower jaw. This non-invasive contact promotes a sensation of oral moistness and comfort
- What’s the difference between SaliVance and SaliPen?
The SaliVance is the most non-invasive approach possible; the device works through simple touch, with no batteries or drugs required. The contact between the device and the inner gums is enough to promote a functional and comfortable oral environment.
The SaliPen, on the other hand, is also drug-free, but it goes beyond tactile contact; it delivers gentle electrical impulses to the oral cavity to encourage saliva production naturally.
- When should I choose SaliVance over SaliPen?
Both SaliPen and SaliVance deliver relief from oral dryness, but SaliVance stands out as the ideal option when:
– Budget is a priority: At just $40.00 USD, SaliVance is one of the most affordable ways to support oral comfort. (For the sake of comparison, a 1.5 ounce tube of Biotene Oral Balance Moisturizing Gel, retails on Amazon for about $25 and must be replaced frequently – but SaliVance lasts for at least half a year and costs $40).
– Pacemaker or electronic device concerns: SaliVance is perfectly safe for people with devices like pacemakers that are concerned by the use of an electronic device in the mouth.
– Hesitant about electronics: Ideal if you prefer a completely non-electronic, purely mechanical approach to oral wellness.
- Is SaliVance safe to use every day?
Yes, SaliVance is safe to use every day; you can use it as part of your oral health regimen or whenever you feel the need.
- Can I use SaliVance with other dry mouth treatments, such as SaliPen, medication or artificial saliva?
Yes, SaliVance is safe to use as part of a comprehensive dry mouth management plan. In most cases, approaching dry mouth from several angles yields more effective treatment than using only one tool or approach.
- Can I use SaliVance if I have a thyroid condition?
SaliVance is not a medical device and is safe for most adults to use, whether you have a thyroid condition or any other preexisting condition, such as diabetes or Sjogren’s syndrome. However, it can only benefit you to loop in your healthcare professional about the steps you’re taking to manage dry mouth.
- Why is it important to seek help for dry mouth?
Dry mouth is much more than a minor, or even major, inconvenience. Even though dry mouth isn’t fatal, its symptoms can have far-reaching repercussions when left untreated. Without sufficient saliva, talking and eating become difficult, so much so that you might opt for foods out of comfort rather than out of nutrition. Eating and talking can become so difficult that you may shy away from doing either in a social setting, leading to isolation and loneliness. And finally, dry mouth can lead to serious oral health complications, from rampant dental caries to gum disease to tooth loss, and more. For these many reasons, it’s important to seek treatment for dry mouth.
- Which medical professional should I consult about dry mouth?
Dry mouth can result from autoimmune disease, cancer treatment, or medication, which is why many different medical professionals – endocrinologists, oncologists, psychiatrists, etc. – have experience treating it. Dentists, too, are experienced in treating the results of dry mouth, and are often the first to diagnose it based on oral symptoms. However, oral medicine or pathology specialists are widely considered authorities on dry mouth.
Learn More About SaliVance
Saliwell is dedicated to offering the most sophisticated, drug-free dry mouth support in the global market, and both SaliVance and SaliPen have been designed based on years of research and testing.
We believe that dry mouth doesn’t need to take over your life. Through various management approaches, relief is possible – and with it, you can enjoy eating, talking, and socializing once again.
Learn more about SaliVance and SaliPen on our new and revamped website, and feel free to contact us with any questions.
