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artificial saliva

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artificial saliva
Etymology: L, artificiosum, artifice, saliva, spittle
a mixture of carboxymethylcellulose, sorbitol, sodium, and potassium chloride in an aqueous solution. It is available in a spray container for the treatment of xerostomia, or dry mouth.


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To do this, it is recommended to consult with a physician who can rule out serious disease such as liver failure or cancer, and determine if the cause is from the teeth or sinuses or a result of dry mouth which can be treated with artificial saliva.
Your dentist or doctor also might suggest that you keep your mouth wet by using artificial saliva, which you can get from most drug stores.
The amount of several arboviruses transmitted by mosquitoes has been estimated by using artificial saliva collection (1-12).
 
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