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  • c. Usage
  • d. General

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Oral 7 Mouthwash:

1. Is it safe to swallow? How often should I use the Mouthwash? Why does the Mouthwash contain Calcium? What flavour is used in the Mouthwash?

  • There are no dangerous side effects when the ORAL7® Mouthwash is swallowed. It is perfectly safe to swallow as it is made up of naturally occurring salivary enzymes.

2. Can I dilute the Oral7® Mouthwash with water?

  • It is not recommended that you dilute the Oral7® Mouthwash because you will lessen the effectiveness of the enzymes. However, for those who feel the Oral7® Mouthwash has too strong a taste it may be diluted up to 50%. Dilute and use only what you need at the time.

3. How often should I use the Mouthwash?

  • The product is designed to be used as often as required – especially after brushing and before bed.

4. Why does the Mouthwash contain Calcium? What flavour is used in the Mouthwash?

  • The Calcium in Oral7® Mouthwash helps to harden enamel on your teeth and also helps to neutralize acids in the mouth.
  • The Oral7® Mouthwash is flavored with natural peppermint oil
Oral7 Toothpaste:

1. Can anyone use Oral7 Toothpaste, even if they don’t have Dry Mouth?

  • Absolutely, anyone use Oral7® Moisturising Toothpaste, even if they don’t have Dry Mouth. The natural enzymes in Oral7 are normally found in saliva and are essential in the prevention of caries and gingivitis, while promoting a healthy oral flora.

2. Why does Oral7 Toothpaste not foam like other toothpastes?

  • Because it does not contain any Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, a synthetic foaming drying detergent commonly used in most toothpastes that can cause Dry Mouth overtime.

3. What flavour is Oral7 Toothpaste?

  • Oral7® Toothpaste is flavoured with Mild Peppermint.
Oral7 Mouth Gel:

1. Can I swallow Oral7® Gel?

  • Oral7® Gel is perfectly safe to swallow as it is made up of naturally occurring salivary enzymes. Swallowing will assist in moisturizing a dry throat.

2. If I am allergic to artificial sweeteners can I still use Oral7 Gel?

  • Oral7 Gel is sweetened with Xylitol that is produced by the body during normal metabolism.
  • Oral7 Gel will not adversely affect any other medications being taken.

3. How do you apply Oral7® Gel and how long can Oral7 Gel last?

  • You can apply Oral7® Gel with your finger or a sterile swab, on the inside of cheeks, tongue and gums and under the tongue.
  • Oral7® Gel can lubricate and maintain moisture for up to 6-7 hours. It is used as a saliva substitute and applied before eating, throughout the day and before sleeping.

4. Can Oral7 Gel be used with dentures?

  • Yes, Oral7® Gel is effective and safe placed on the inside of dentures to assist with suction. Dentures need to be tight fitting for this to be effective, otherwise a denture adhesive such as Fittydent Denture Adhesive is recommended.

1. Why does Oral7 Toothpaste not foam like other toothpastes?

  • Because it does not contain any Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, a synthetic foaming detergent that can cause Dry Mouth

2. Does Oral7 contain Gluten?

  • No

3. Is Sorbitol a sugar?

  • No! Sorbitol is a naturally occurring sweetener used in drinks and confectionary in place of sugar. It is a non-active ingredient in Oral7® products and is used as a binding agent.
  • Large quantities of sorbitol would have to be ingested to cause diarrhea, but to have this effect it is necessary to ingest 20 -50g per day.
  • In one whole tube of Oral7 there is 24.5g of Sorbitol.

4. What is Xylitol? Does Xylitol have a beneficial effect?

  • Xylitol is a naturally occurring sweetener found in berries, fruits and mushrooms. It also occurs in small quantities in the human body.
  • Xylitol is useful and suitable in dental products because bacteria cannot metabolise it. This means it is a non-cariogenic sweetener and does not promote dental caries.
  • There is also evidence to suggest that it helps to prevent the effects of cariogenic bacteria in the mouth.

5. What is Lysozyme?

  • Lysozyme is a salivary protein that can break down the bacterial cell walls causing them to die.
  • Lysozyme can kill pathogenic bacteria without affecting healthy oral flora and thus helps stabilize the oral environment.
  • Lysozyme is also known to have an effect on oral yeast.

6. What is Lactoferrin?

  • Lactoferrin is a salivary protein and is one of the most important antimicrobial agents in the mouth.
  • It can bind to the molecule of excess iron that the bacteria would otherwise use to grow.
  • It is secreted by salivary glands and gingival fluid.
  • Lactoferrin is also known to have a bactericidal activity that enables the molecules to kill some oral microbes by binding to the cell membrane and causing cell death.

7. What are the pH levels of the products? Does the pH of the mouthwash contribute to demineralization?

  • Oral7® Toothpaste – 5.7 to 6.3 and Oral7® Mouthwash – 5.4 to 5.6
  • Oral7® Gel – 6.4
  • It is perfectly normal for the pH in the mouth to fluctuate. If teeth were subjected continuously to a pH of less than 5.5, demineralization could occur. However, Oral7® Mouthwash is used for 30 seconds twice a day and poses no threat to tooth enamel.
  • The recommended regime is to use all three Oral7® products together as a complete oral hygiene routine, to deliver optimum pH for lactoferrin and lysozyme to work effectively.
  • Oral7® Gel, applied after using the Oral7® Toothpaste and Oral7® Mouthwash, works to maintain a stable oral environment.
  • In microbiological terms, lactoferrin and lysozyme present in saliva exert an anti-bacterial and bactericidal action more effectively at a pH between 5 and 5.5. Microbiologists consider that this acid barrier presents one of the most important defenses against infection.
  • Oral7® Mouthwash, in addition to Lactoperoxidase, contains lactoferrin and lysozyme. It is for this reason that ORAL7® Mouthwash was formulated with a pH of 5.4.
  • One of the main problems in controlling bacteria present in Dry Mouths is how to balance the optimum pH for inhibiting bacteria – which lends itself towards acidic – and at the same time ensuring protection against demineralization.
  • Oral7® as a complete Dry Mouth System, have been very carefully formulated to offer dry mouth sufferers a means of alleviating the symptoms of their condition in a way which acts as closely as possible to the protective action of their own saliva.
  • Enzymatic products with the same Enzymatic System as Oral7® have been in use for over 20 years with no recorded demineralization.

8. Why is Sodium Monophosphate used in Oral7® Toothpaste and what is the amount? Why is there no fluoride in the Oral7® Gel and Mouthwash?

  • Studies have shown that the only fluorides compatible with enzyme action are sodium monofluorophosphate and calcium fluoride.
  • Restricted use of fluoride is recommended in order to avoid the possibility of internal problems due to ingestion of ORAL7® Gel and Oral7® mouthwash.
  • Oral7® may be used day and night by Dry Mouth sufferers and will consequently be ingested.
  • Oral7® Mouthwash can and may be ingested and is therefore not suitable as a method of providing fluoride. There are no dangerous side effects if the Oral7® Mouthwash is swallowed.
  • There is approximately 1000 -ppm (0.76%ww) fluoride in the Oral7® Toothpaste.

9. As some of the ingredients are by products of milk, could there be a problem with BSE?

  • No! The Oral7® range of products hold a certificate of verification that the milk used is from animals originating in the Netherlands.

10. Could the flavourings cause allergies?

  • It is possible that anyone can have an allergic reaction to any particular substance, but Oral7® contain mostly natural ingredients that have been carefully selected to be gentle on sore mouths.
  • Oral7® Gel: There are no flavourings in ORAL7® Gel, with the sweetness being provided by xylitol and partly by sorbitol.
  • Oral7® Mouthwash: Mentha Piperita (Peppermint Oil)* Contains: Limonene
  • Oral7® Toothpaste: Mentha Piperita (Peppermint Oil)* Contains: Limonene, Menthol

1. Can I use Oral7 even if I do not have Dry mouth or other oral health problems?

  • Yes, Oral7® contains natural enzymes like those in normal healthy saliva which are essential in the prevention of caries and gingivitis.

2. Should I continue to use Oral7 on a daily basis once my oral health has improved?

  • Yes, it is important to continue the daily care to keep your mouth healthy and to reduce the chances of cavities and gum disease.

3. Will Oral7 affect my medication?

  • No, the Oral7® range will not adversely affect any medications being taken.

4. Do the Oral7® products have an effect on Candida?

  • Where Candida is already present in the mouth, Oral7® does not present a cure. However, used regularly, the Oral7® products will help to inhibit the growth of Candida by keeping the oral environment balanced and therefore decreasing the risk of Candida.
  • Oral7® can safely be used in conjunction with medications for the control of thrush in the mouth.

5. Why should the caps be closed after each use?

  • The enzyme system in Oral7® are activated by oxygen. An open cap may cause the first few centimeters of product to be less effective or even inactive.

6. When should I start seeing positive results from using the Oral7® System?

  • You should see results within a few days – depending on the severity of the Dry Mouth condition, it may take up to 10 days.
  • The Oral7® range of products are more effective when used together as a system. Due to the sensitive nature of the enzymes contained within the Oral7® products, if used in conjunction with other products, especially alcohol based mouthwash, the enzymes will be destroyed and the products will be less effective.

1. Where is the Oral7 range produced?

  • The Oral7® range is produced in the UK under strict regulations and is recommended by healthcare professionals and institutions worldwide.

2. Where can I buy Oral7 products?

  • The Oral7® range of products are sold in pharmacies, health stores and some supermarkets in Europe, Asia and Australia or can be ordered from our distributors. See our distributor page to find one closest to you.

3. How does the Salivary Peroxidase System work?

  • Enzymes in saliva activate a reaction between thiocyanate (a substrate found in saliva) and hydrogen peroxide (produced by bacteria in the mouth) and oxygen.
  • This creates hypothiocyanite, saliva’s natural antibacterial agent.
  • Hypothiocyanite inhibits the bacteria that can lead to deterioration in oral health. In healthy mouths, this continuous cycle is always present due to saliva and is vital for good oral health.

4. What are the pH levels of the products? Does the pH of the mouthwash contribute to demineralization?

  • Oral7® Toothpaste – 5.7 to 6.3 and Oral7® Mouthwash – 5.4 to 5.6
  • Oral7® Gel – 6.4
  • It is perfectly normal for the pH in the mouth to fluctuate. If teeth were subjected continuously to a pH of less than 5.5, demineralization could occur. However, Oral7® Mouthwash is used for 30 seconds twice a day and poses no threat to tooth enamel.
  • The recommended regime is to use all three Oral7® products together as a complete oral hygiene routine, to deliver optimum pH for lactoferrin and lysozyme to work effectively.
  • Oral7® Gel, applied after using the Oral7® Toothpaste and Oral7® Mouthwash, works to maintain a stable oral environment.
  • In microbiological terms, lactoferrin and lysozyme present in saliva exert an anti-bacterial and bactericidal action more effectively at a pH between 5 and 5.5. Microbiologists consider that this acid barrier presents one of the most important defenses against infection.
  • Oral7® Mouthwash, in addition to Lactoperoxidase, contains lactoferrin and lysozyme. It is for this reason that ORAL7® Mouthwash was formulated with a pH of 5.4.
  • One of the main problems in controlling bacteria present in Dry Mouths is how to balance the optimum pH for inhibiting bacteria – which lends itself towards acidic – and at the same time ensuring protection against demineralization.
  • Oral7® as a complete Dry Mouth System, have been very carefully formulated to offer dry mouth sufferers a means of alleviating the symptoms of their condition in a way which acts as closely as possible to the protective action of their own saliva.
  • Enzymatic products with the same Enzymatic System as Oral7® have been in use for over 20 years with no recorded demineralization.