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Is having dry mouth a sign of getting old? What causes dry mouth and what can you do against it?
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Oral dryness can be the result of insufficient production of saliva. Here are some interesting facts related to it based on the source websites.
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Your mouth needs saliva to be able to work properly. Saliva is your mouth’s lubricant and it contains enzymes which help to break down your food and help you swallow. It also acts as a cleanser, constantly washing around your mouth and teeth, helping to keep your teeth clean and fight decay. Dry mouth or ‘xerostomia’ is a condition which affects the flow of saliva, causing your mouth to feel dry.
There are different ways of relieving the symptoms of dry mouth. Some people find sipping water, or sucking sugar-free sweets help in the short term. It is very important to use sugar-free products, as dry mouth can make patients more likely to have dental decay. Chewing sugar-free gum can also help as it encourages your mouth to make saliva.
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Dry mouth can be a symptom of many different problems including getting older. Quite often it is a side effect of medication, especially heart, blood pressure and depression tablets. Your doctor, chemist or dentist should be able to tell you whether your medication can cause problems. Dry mouth can also be a result of medical treatment such as radiotherapy or surgery to the head and neck.
In some cases, dry mouth can be a direct result of a medical condition (for example diabetes, lupus and Sjogren’s syndrome).
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Your mouth needs saliva to be able to work properly. Saliva is your mouth’s lubricant and it contains enzymes which help to break down your food and help you swallow. It also acts as a cleanser, constantly washing around your mouth and teeth, helping to keep your teeth clean and fight decay. Dry mouth or ‘xerostomia’ is a condition which affects the flow of saliva, causing your mouth to feel dry.
There are different ways of relieving the symptoms of dry mouth. Some people find sipping water, or sucking sugar-free sweets help in the short term. It is very important to use sugar-free products, as dry mouth can make patients more likely to have dental decay. Chewing sugar-free gum can also help as it encourages your mouth to make saliva.
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Dry mouth can be a symptom of many different problems including getting older. Quite often it is a side effect of medication, especially heart, blood pressure and depression tablets. Your doctor, chemist or dentist should be able to tell you whether your medication can cause problems. Dry mouth can also be a result of medical treatment such as radiotherapy or surgery to the head and neck.
In some cases, dry mouth can be a direct result of a medical condition (for example diabetes, lupus and Sjogren’s syndrome).
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