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Xerostomia and the problems caused by it

Importance/role of saliva

Most are only aware of role of saliva salivary glands in formulating taste but it has some other functions too that are vital:

• Natural fighting agent against plaque and bacteria

Saliva has the in-built quality of fighting against the plaque and bacteria in the mouth. Plaque has the bacteria which leads to tooth decay and several other gum related problems like gingivitis that can lead to tooth loss in extreme cases

• Flow of saliva keeps mouth moist and wet that drives away problems of dry mouth

Dry mouth or Xerostomia (in technical term) is bad for oral health as it can lead to several problems like difficulty in chewing, talking, or swallowing

What is Xerostomia?

Xerostomia is defined as dry mouth resulting from reduced or absence of saliva flow. This can lead to several oral related problems like:

Dry feeling in the mouth

Slimy and thick saliva

Agony or a burning sensation anywhere in the mouth or on the tongue

Strain while talking

Strain in tasting, chewing, or swallowing

Cracks in the lips and at the ends of it

Causes of xerostomia and general remedies

Causes of Xerostomia

The main cause of xerostomia is high medication. So the people who are high on medication usually suffer from this dysfunction because of the xerogenic drug that is found in 42 drug categories and 56 sub categories.

The patients who have been recently treated with radiation in the area of head to neck have also the signs and symptoms of xerostomia.

General remedies

High intake of cool drinks Eating pieces of fruits like melons or pineapple chunks Chewing sugar free gum which will stimulate salivation Use of petroleum jelly to prevent cracking and drying of lips

Dentzz on xerostomia

Dentzz Dental is a brand of multi-speciality clinic that helps people in maintaining a good oral health and

Experts in Dentzz Dental claim that prevention is always better than cure and this goes best in case of xerostomia

Aged people should be cautious while taking medications

Doctors at Dentzz suggest give the right guidance regarding dry mouth and problems related with it

Keeping in mind the age and other health related background of a person, experts at Dentzz provide the right guidance in terms of medication.

Thank you.