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Dry Mouth
Saliva flow is important other than appearance and comfort. It keeps the mouth moist and aids in chewing, swallowing, digestion and speech. Dry mouth is a condition from the lack normal saliva flow.
Causes of dry mouth:
- Dehydration
- Emotional Stress
- Anemia
- Related to surgery
- Medical Conditions
- Medication
- Allergy
- Anti-depressant
- Blood pressure
- Some mouth washes high in alcohol content
Dry mouth symptoms:
- Mouth feels sticky
- Lips cracked and dry
- Tongue may have burning sensation
People who experience dry mouth are at high risk for developing:
- Gum Disease
- Bad Breath
Helping dry mouth:
- Chewing gum/lozenges
- Humidifier at night
- Maintaining good oral hygiene
People who experience dry mouth are at high risk for developing cavities, gum disease and bad breath. You can help dry mouth by chewing gum, or sucking on lozenges, using a humidifier at night, and by maintaining good oral hygiene.
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