What Causes Dry Mouth?

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What Causes Dry Mouth?
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• If youre having a sticky, dry feeling in the
  mouth along with frequent thirst, you might be
  suffering from a common condition known as dry
  mouth or xerostomia. Everyone gets dry mouth from
  time to time but the problem begins when its
  persistent and doesnt go away, even after taking
  in more fluids.
• Dry mouth is characterized by an inadequate flow
  of saliva in the mouth. When we dont make enough
  saliva, our mouth gets dry and uncomfortable. We
  feel a burning sensation and a dry sticky feeling
  in the mouth. It also accompanies frequent thirst
  and trouble chewing, swallowing, and even
  speaking. Dry mouth can be a nuisance and can
  lead to many problems if its left untreated.
  Hence, treatment should be sought immediately if
  you feel your dry mouth is persistent.
• Saliva saves the day!
• Dentists In Delhi To understand the condition of
  dry mouth and its causes, lets take a look at
  the role of saliva and how it protects against
  this condition. Saliva, which is often taken for
  granted, is the bodys primary defense mechanism
  against bacteria and infections.
• It flushes away food particles and debris from
  the teeth, fights bacteria that cause tooth decay
  and other diseases, and neutralizes acids
  produced from bacteria in the mouth. And when the
  teeth lose their minerals due to acid attacks
  from bacteria, the saliva restores the lost
  minerals and prevents tooth damage.

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• The lubricating properties of saliva also protect
  the mouth from ulcers and sores that can occur
  because of friction involved in chewing and
  speaking. Hence, when the body doesnt produce
  enough saliva, it not only leads to dry mouth but
  also to many other oral problems.
• What causes dry mouth?
• Dry mouth is usually the result of an underlying
  condition. Some common causes include
• Side effects of medications dry mouth is the
  side effect of over 400 medications including
  anti-allergies, antidepressants, blood pressure
  medicines, diuretics, anti-inflammatories,
  narcotics and many others.
• Side effect of medical the lubricating
  properties of saliva also protect the mouth from
  ulcers and sores that can occur because of
  friction involved in chewing and speaking. Hence,
  when the body doesnt produce enough saliva, it
  not only leads to dry mouth but also to many
  other oral problems.
• What causes dry mouth?
• Dry mouth is usually the result of an underlying
  condition. Some common causes include
• Side effects of medications dry mouth is the
  side effect of over 400 medications including
  anti-allergies, antidepressants, blood pressure
  medicines, diuretics, anti-inflammatories,
  narcotics and many others.

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• Side effect of medical treatments some
  treatments like radiation therapy for cancer can
  cause dry mouth.
• Dehydration dehydration due to low consumption
  of fluids, injuries, or nausea and vomiting can
  cause dry mouth.
• Symptom of some disease some diseases like
  diabetes include a symptom of dry mouth.
• Salivary gland diseases autoimmune diseases or
  infections can affect the bodys salivary glands
  leading to a decreased production of saliva.
• Smoking smoking can lead to many problems
  including dry mouth.
• Why is dry mouth a problem?
• If dry mouth isnt a disease, why is it a
  problem? Why do you need to treat it? Thats
  because dry mouth is the cause of many other oral
  problems that can even lead to permanent tooth
  damage and gum diseases. Due to decreased saliva
  production, there is no defense against bacteria
  in the mouth. The bacteria uses the food debris
  stuck in the teeth to produce acid, which attacks
  the tooth enamel and damages it. Without an
  effective defense mechanism and the
  re-mineralization properties of saliva, the
  constant acid attacks lead to tooth decay, which
  eventually leads to cavities and permanent tooth
  damage. When cavities get deeper, they even
  damage the pulp and may lead to tooth loss.

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• Moreover, when there isnt enough saliva to fight
  against bacteria and flush the food particles
  away, it leads to the formation of dental plaque
  and tartar, which are the harbor grounds for
  bacteria. Because of bacteria buildup, the gums
  may pull away from the teeth and become red and
  swollen. Pockets may form in the gums, eventually
  leading to gum disease.
• Dry mouth also causes bad breath that can be very
  uncomfortable and can affect the self-confidence
  and self-esteem of a person.
• How to treat dry mouth?
• To treat dry mouth, you first need to diagnose
  the cause behind it. If its a side effect of a
  medicine or a medical treatment, you need to talk
  to your doctor. If its caused by dehydration,
  try taking in more fluids. If your salivary
  glands arent producing enough saliva because of
  a disease or condition, talk to your Dentists In
  Delhi about using some saliva substitute or
  saliva stimulant.

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• Here are some things you can try yourself to
  treat the condition of dry mouth
• Drink more water and keep yourself hydrated.
• Suck on sugar free sweets or sugar free gum.
• Suck on ice cubes.
• Avoid alcohol including alcohol based
  mouthwashes, smoking, and caffeine.
• Hence, with the correct diagnosis of dry mouth,
  you can easily make a plan for treatment.
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