Dry Mouth

Dry mouth is the condition that occurs when you don’t have sufficient saliva or spit to keep your mouth wet. The symptoms include mouth sores, dry feeling in your mouth, tongue and throat, cracked lips, trouble chewing, swallowing, tasting or speaking. There are several reasons why salivary glands might not work properly, like side effects of medications, disease (like diabetes), undergoing radiation therapy, chemotherapy and nerve damages.

Dry mouth may cause you difficulties in tasting, chewing, swallowing, and speaking. Also, it can increase your chance to developing dental decay, gum disease and bad mouth. You should consider to consulting your dentist for treatment.

 

 

What is/are the treatment(s) for dry mouth?

1) Prescribe medicine that will help make the salivary glands function more efficiently.

2) Use artificial saliva

3) Professional Fluoride treatment

4) Instructions and nutritional counseling by oral hygienist.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reference information: www.bjdental.com/

It is not intended as medical advice to any specific person. If you have any need for personal advice or have any questions regarding your health, please consult your Dentist for diagnosis and treatment.