Everyone has a time to do it - if they are nervous, upset or under pressure.
However, if you have a dry mouth or all or most of the time, it may be uncomfortable and can lead to serious health problems.
Dry mouth...
It can lead to tasting, chewing, swallowing and difficulty in speaking.
It will increase the chances of dental caries and other oral infections.
It may be a sign of certain diseases and diseases.
It may be caused by some drug or dental supplies treatment.
Dry mouth is not a normal part of the elderly. So if you think your mouth is dry and go to a dentist or a doctor, you can do something to relieve the pain.
What is dry mouth?
Dry mouth refers to the condition that there is not enough saliva or saliva to keep the mouth moist.
Symptoms include:
A sticky, dry feeling in the mouth
Chewing, swallowing, tasting, or speaking difficulties
The burning sensation in the mouth
The dry feeling of the throat
lips become dry and chapped
A dry, tough tongue
Mouth ulcer
Oral infection
Why is saliva so important?
Saliva is not just to keep the mouth moist.
It helps to digest food.
It protects the teeth from rotting.
It prevents infection by controlling bacteria and fungi in the mouth.
It allows you to chew and swallow.
If there is not enough saliva, there will be cavities or other infections in the mouth. If you can't chew and swallow certain foods, you may not be able to get the nutrients you need.
What is the cause of dry mouth?
When the salivary glands of the mouth are not working properly, people will dry up. As a result, there may not be enough saliva to keep the mouth moist. There are several reasons why these glands, called salivary glands, are not working properly.
Some side effects of some drugs - more than 400 kinds of drugs can make the salivary glands secrete less saliva. Drugs for high blood pressure and depression usually lead to dry mouth.
Disease - some diseases affect the salivary glands. SJ, Sjogren syndrome, AIDS, diabetes, and Parkinson's disease can cause dry mouth
Radiation therapy - the salivary glands are damaged if they are exposed to radiation during the treatment of cancer.
Chemotherapy - drugs used in the treatment of cancer can make the saliva thicker and make the mouth feel dry.
Nerve injury - the injury to the head or neck can damage the nerve that tells the salivary glands to secrete the saliva.
What do you do with dry mouth?
The treatment of dry mouth depends on the cause of the problem. If you feel dry, you can go to a dentist or a doctor. He or she can try to determine what is the cause of your dry mouth.
If your dry mouth is caused by a drug, your doctor may change your medication or adjust the dose.
If your salivary gland is not working properly, it can still secrete saliva, and your doctor or dentist may give you a drug to help the gland work better.
Your doctor or dentist may suggest that you keep your mouth moist with artificial saliva.
What can I do?
Drink or sugar free drink
Avoid caffeine - like drinks such as coffee, tea and soda. Caffeine can make the mouth dry.
Drink a meal or a sugar free drink. This will make it easier to chew and swallow. It can also improve the taste of food.
Chew sugar free gum or sugar free candy to stimulate saliva flow; orange, cinnamon or mint flavored candy is a good choice
Don't use tobacco and wine. They dry their mouths.
Be careful with spicy or salty foods that can lead to dry mouth.
Humidifier using the dental equipment humidifier at night
Keep the secret of your Teeth Healthy
Remember, if you have a dry mouth, you need to be more careful in order to keep your teeth healthy. Ensure you:
Brush your teeth at least two times a day.
Brush your teeth every day
Use fluorine toothpaste. Most toothpaste sells fluorine in grocery stores and drugstores
Avoid sugar - containing food. If you eat, please brush it immediately.
Go to the dentist for at least two times a year. Your dentist may give you a special fluoride solution that you can rinse to help keep your teeth healthy.
