11 June 2012

What causes dry mouth?


Ever experienced a dry mouth? It happens to us every once in a while. It is normal to experience a dry mouth occasionally, but if it becomes a chronic problem then something may be an underlying cause.

There are several causes of dry mouth (xerostomia) which range from:
  •    A side effect of medication of depression and anxiety, acne, diarrhea and asthma
  • A sign of certain diseases such as Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s diabetes, Sjogren’s syndrome and rheaumatoid arthritis
  • A consequent of medical treatment which has cause damage to salivary gland, such as radiation and chemotherapy

  •  Dehydration of excessive sweating, fever, blood loss or burns
  • Smokers 
                            


Besides being uncomfortable, dry mouth can lead to more serious problem, such as increasing a person’s risk of gingivitis and gum disease. 

Treatment is often a simple process.         

  1. Drink more water to keep your mouth moist 
  2.  Suck on sugar free candy to increase saliva
  3. Protect your teeth by visiting your dentist regularly  
  4. Breath more through your nose, not through your mouth
  5. Add moisture to your bedroom with a room vaporizer 
  6.  Use an artificial saliva substitute
Discuss with your medical doctor if the dry mouth is caused by the medicines/prescriptions to adjust the dose or other options.
 

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