Mouth dryness

         XEROSTOMIA / DRY MOUTH

Dry mouth also called as xerostomia. Dry mouth is a symptom that results from a lack of saliva.

When your mouth makes little or no saliva, it affects more than just your thirst.Saliva helps you taste and digest what you eat and drink.

DRY MOUTH

Waking up with a dry mouth can be uncomfortable for many people.

Dry mouth impacts on oral health and overall health.

CAUSES OF DRY MOUTH:

• Aging - Older people are more prone to dry mouth, because saliva production decreases as age increases.
• Dehydration - Insufficient fluid intake.
  
• Mouth breathing - People with mouth breathing because of congestion or may be habit can lead to dry mouth.

MOUTH BREATHING

• Medications - Antihistamines, Antidepressants, decongestants, Antihypertensives, diuretics can cause dry mouth as a side effect.

• Health conditions - Conditions such as diabetes, auto immune diseases, sjogrens syndrome, kidney disease.
• Radiation therapy, chemotherapy and hormonal alterations can also lead to dry mouth.
• Stress, anxiety, depression and nutritional deficiencies are all the contributing factors to dry mouth.

SYMPTOMS OF DRY MOUTH:

• Increased thirst.
• A sticky feeling in the mouth.
• Difficulty in swallowing.
• Difficulty in speaking.
• Bad breath.

BAD BREATH

• Burning sensation in the mouth.
• Altered taste sensation.
• Tooth decay.

TOOTH DECAY

TREATMENT AND PREVENTION:

• Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
• Limit caffeine, alcohol, and smoking as they contribute to dehydration.

• Maintaining good oral hygiene reduce the risk of dental problems related with dry mouth.
• Sugarless chewing gums can stimulate salivary production.

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