Dry Mouth: A Problem that's Hard to Swallow
Winter 2008
We've all experienced dry mouth at one time or another, especially when we've been nervous, upset or under stress. However, if dry mouth is a constant condition for you, it's time to talk about it.
Constant dry mouth can cause difficulties in talking, eating, swallowing and wearing dentures. Saliva, known as "nature's mouthwash", is necessary to lubricate the mouth, wash food away, neutralize the acids produced by plaque and prevent infections, as it controls bacteria and fungi in the mouth. Because of the lack of saliva in people suffering from dry mouth, the chances of developing gum disease, tooth decay and other infections of the mouth, are heightened.
Dry mouth can be a side effect of: a disease called Sjögren's syndrome, medications such as antihistamines or decongestants, drugs for high blood pressure and depression, a result of certain diseases that affect the salivary glands, like diabetes, or simply an effect of aging.
If you have dry mouth you have to be extra attentive to your personal dental routine. Please ask us for tips on how to make your condition more comfortable, and keep your teeth and mouth healthy.
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