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Tuesday, February 11, 2014
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How to Handle Dry Mouth
Dry mouth is also called xerostomia and results from an inadequate flow of saliva. Dry Mouth is not a disease, but a symptom of a medical disorder or it can even be a side effect of certain medications. Some medications that may cause dry mouth are, decongestants, pain killers, diuretics, and many others.
What you may not know is that salive is the promary defense against tooth decay and maintains health of both the soft and hard tissues in your mouth. Saliva helps with washing away food and other debris, neutralizes acids produced by bacteria in the mouth and provides disease-fighting substances throughout the mouth.
Some of the most common problems associated with dry mouth include a constant sore throat, burning sensation, trouble speaking, difficulty swallowing, hoarseness, or dry nasal passages. Without saliva, extensive tooth decay can also occur.
Dr. Hubbs can recommend various ways to restore the moisture in your mouth. Sugar-free candy or gum stimulates saliva flow, and moisture can be replaced by using artificial saliva and oral rinses.
What you may not know is that salive is the promary defense against tooth decay and maintains health of both the soft and hard tissues in your mouth. Saliva helps with washing away food and other debris, neutralizes acids produced by bacteria in the mouth and provides disease-fighting substances throughout the mouth.
Some of the most common problems associated with dry mouth include a constant sore throat, burning sensation, trouble speaking, difficulty swallowing, hoarseness, or dry nasal passages. Without saliva, extensive tooth decay can also occur.
Dr. Hubbs can recommend various ways to restore the moisture in your mouth. Sugar-free candy or gum stimulates saliva flow, and moisture can be replaced by using artificial saliva and oral rinses.
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