{"id":12810,"date":"2022-07-07T19:04:40","date_gmt":"2022-07-07T19:04:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.salvaggiodentistry.ca\/blog\/?p=12810"},"modified":"2022-07-07T19:07:00","modified_gmt":"2022-07-07T19:07:00","slug":"what-is-dry-mouth-and-how-to-treat-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.salvaggiodentistry.ca\/blog\/brampton-dentist\/what-is-dry-mouth-and-how-to-treat-it\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Dry Mouth and How to Treat It?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What is Dry Mouth and How to Treat It?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Xerostomia is the medical term for dry mouth. A dry mouth is a condition in which the salivary glands are not functioning properly, leading to less saliva in the mouth. A dry mouth can be temporary or long-term, depending on the cause. While short-term dry mouth symptoms are usually not a cause for concern, long-term dry mouth symptoms can be disruptive to everyday life and may lead to gum disease and tooth decay. Saliva acts as a natural cleanser for the teeth and gums. Without adequate saliva, dental issues may occur.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12811 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salvaggiodentistry.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/dry-mouth-treatment-in-brampton-dentist.jpg\" alt=\"dry mouth treatment in brampton dentist\" width=\"350\" height=\"275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.salvaggiodentistry.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/dry-mouth-treatment-in-brampton-dentist.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.salvaggiodentistry.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/dry-mouth-treatment-in-brampton-dentist-300x236.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Causes of Dry Mouth\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ageing (there is a higher risk of dry mouth with age)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Certain medications (such as for high blood pressure, depression, anxiety, antihistamines, decongestants and pain medication)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Certain autoimmune medical conditions (such as Sjogren\u2019s syndrome, lupus, Eaton-Lambert syndrome and HIV)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Bone marrow transplant patients\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Uncontrolled diabetes\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Radiation treatment near the head and neck can permanently or temporarily damage the salivary glands.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Lifestyle choices (such as smoking, drinking alcohol and recreational drug use)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Symptoms of Dry Mouth\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Dry, sticky feeling in the mouth\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Thick and stringy saliva\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Bad breath\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sore throat\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Difficulty speaking, chewing or swallowing\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Weakened sense of taste\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Cracked tongue\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A feeling of always being thirsty<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Solution for Dry Mouth\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sometimes it is not possible to prevent dry mouth. Prevention will be much more challenging if the cause is due to medical conditions, medications, radiation therapy, and ageing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A dry mouth may be permanent or temporary, depending on the cause. It is essential to use a salivary substitute or artificial saliva when experiencing dry mouth to relieve the symptoms and prevent gum problems and cavities. Salivary substitutes help by adding artificial saliva to aid with comfort, chewing, speaking and swallowing. Salivary substitutes or artificial saliva come in the form of oral sprays, lozenges, gum and mouthwash.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">See your dentist when you notice prolonged dry mouth symptoms to assess the cause and health of the teeth and gums. It is beneficial to visit your dentist more frequently while experiencing dry mouth symptoms to monitor your oral health and take preventive measures regularly. Ignoring dry mouth symptoms can lead to costly dental treatment in the long term.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you are experiencing dry mouth symptoms that do not go away or resolve after a day or two, or if you have any questions about dry mouth, we encourage you to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salvaggiodentistry.ca\/request-virtual-appointment.html\">contact us today to schedule an appointment<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Dry Mouth and How to Treat It? Xerostomia is the medical term for dry mouth. A dry mouth is a condition in which the salivary glands are not functioning properly, leading to less saliva in the mouth. A dry mouth can be temporary or long-term, depending on the cause. 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