Reasons Behind Dry Mouth
Importance of Saliva - Help you to chew, taste and swallow solid foods - Keeps your mouth moistened and comfortable - Fights germs in your mouth - Stops bad breath
Importance of Saliva - Has the proteins and minerals needed to protect tooth enamel and prevent tooth decay and gum disease - Helps secure dentures in place
Dry mouth and too little saliva Causes - Dehydration - Certain diseases such as diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, HIV, Aids or Sjogren’s syndrome - Smoking tobacco - Salivary duct obstruction – blockage in one or more of the pipes that drains saliva
Dry mouth and too little saliva Causes
- Chemotherapy and radiation therapy - A structural issue with the salivary duct There are some other causes of dry mouth which can not be ignored.
Other drugs that can cause dry mouth and stop saliva flow include – - Anxiety medication - Specific types of blood pressure drugs - Antihistamines - Appetite suppressants - Many antidepressants
Other drugs that can cause dry mouth and stop saliva flow include –
- Diuretics or water pills - Some pain medications (analgesics)
What if You have too little saliva? Dentists in Parramatta suggest – - Snack on crunchy veggies - Chew sugar free gums - Drink plenty of fluids, especially water
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