Dry mouth - Your Dentistree Mornington

You may not realise that you are suffering from a dry mouth. You could be waking up with it, feeling constantly dehydrated or having trouble chewing. 

Dry mouth is a symptom of oral dryness. Xerostomia is a condition where the salivary glands do not produce enough saliva. Nonetheless, it affects the oral environment as there is lack of lubrication, buffering of acids and protection against dental disease. A dental expert can examine your mouth and diagnose if there are any underlying conditions or disease.

Signs & Symptoms

• More frequent gum disease or tooth decay
• Sticky or stringy saliva
• Cracked lips, sticky saliva or furry tongue
• Feeling dehydrated
• Difficulty speaking, swallowing and chewing
• Difficult wearing dentures

Causes

• Using certain or a combination of medications such as antidepressants
• Snoring or mouth breathing
• Stress, dehydration, or exercising
• Cancer or radiation treatment
• Lifestyle choices such as smoking or drinking alcohol
• Health conditions such as Sjogren’s syndrome and uncontrolled diabetes

Dry Mouth Treatment Melbourne With Your Dentistree Mornington

Treating dry mouth or xerostomia in a holistic manner allows you to enjoy life worry-free. At Your Dentistree Mornington, we are passionate about early detection for early intervention to help improve health outcomes. Book an appointment today to allow us to help problem solve, and provide you with evidence-based strategies to overcome dry mouth!