St Petersburg Dentist Talks Oral Hygiene - Dry Mouth 101

7/28/2019 St Petersburg Dentist Talks Oral Hygiene - Dry Mouth 101

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St Petersburg Dentist Talks

Oral Hygiene/ Dry Mouth

101


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St Petersburg Dentist Talks Oral Hygiene/

Dry Mouth 101

Everyday, the human mouth produces three pints of salivathat are used for a number of reasons. It is the saliva thatprevents tooth decay and cleans plaque and excess food fromthe teeth. Apart from neutralizing acids inside the mouth,saliva also amplifies ones sense of taste and it makesswallowing food easier.

One of the common mouth complications is the dry mouth orxerostomia. Some people think that having a dry mouth is justa very common problem. However, an extreme case of dry

mouth can already be a symptom of a more serious bodilycomplication. This condition is caused by the lack of saliva inthe mouth due to aging as well as side effects of medicationintake. Drugs that are likely to cause dry mouth are anxietyand stress medications and muscle relaxants.


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Ignoring a dry mouth can greatly affect ones dental health and enjoyment of food. A personwill know that he has a dry mouth through the following symptoms:

1. Sensation of dryness in the mouth2. Split or sore skin at the corners of the mouth3. Bad breath4. Stringy or thick saliva5. Sore throat6. Gum diseases, tooth decay, and plaque7. Cracked lips8. Disrupted sense of taste9. Hard time swallowing and speaking


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Aside from being a side effect of medication intake, a dry mouth canalso be due to nerve damage, wherein a persons neck and head

incur nerve damages from surgery or injury; tobacco chewing and

smoking; as well as breathing and snoring with mouth open.

Xerostomia is also an indication that a person has other health

complications like diabetes, Alzheimers, or depression.

Tests, diagnosis, and treatments

If an individual is believed to have a dry mouth condition, it ishighly recommended to immediately consult a doctor to confirm adiagnosis. The doctor will then review the patients medical records

and conduct mouth examinations. Identifying the cause of dry

mouth is done by means of imaging scans and blood tests.


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Moreover, treatment for dry mouth varies according to thespecified cause of the doctor. If medication intake is the

cause, then the doctor will most likely recommend another

medication or adjust the dosage intake. In most cases, good

oral hygiene is the best treatment for this type of condition.

In some cases when the main cause of the condition cannotbe determined or named by a doctor, there are a number of

ways to alleviate dry mouth. A person diagnosed to have a dry

mouth can try sucking and chewing on sugar-free candies orgums in order to improve saliva flow. It is also recommended

not to eat or drink sugary goodies for these can result to tooth

decay.


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Other ways to treat a dry mouth condition include:

1. Using a room humidifier to add moisture in the air duringnight time.

2. Regular water intake.3. Breathing through the nose and not through the mouth.4. Visit the dentist regularly5. Brush teeth regularly with fluoride toothpaste


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