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Download NowIt’s common to experience dry mouth (xerostomia) at one time or another. When it’s frequent, this condition can lead to more serious oral health problems. Dry mouth often occurs as a side effect of taking certain medications, but it can also be caused by other conditions.
If you’re wondering how to get rid of dry mouth, Penn Dental Family Practice can help. There are many ways to manage and treat this condition. But first, it’s important to understand why dry mouth can be so problematic.
Saliva plays a crucial role in regulating oral health. It prevents tooth decay by washing away food particles and neutralizing the acids produced by bacteria. Saliva limits bacterial growth and enhances your ability to taste. The enzymes contained in saliva also aid in the body’s digestive process. People who suffer from dry mouth have a greater risk for developing cavities. They may experience difficulties in speaking, chewing, and swallowing.
Dry mouth occurs when one or more of the salivary glands aren’t working properly. Here are a few common reasons why this might happen:
Note: This is not an exhaustive list. You should read about the potential side effects of any medications you are taking to determine whether they may be contributing to your dry mouth.
There are a number of ways you can address dry mouth, from healthy habits to dietary choices:
If you have dry mouth, then you need to take special measures to avoid developing other oral conditions. We encourage you to make an appointment at Penn Dental Family Practice, where you will receive quality dental care from the field’s leading practitioners. At PDFP, you’ll benefit from having access to our oral medicine specialists, who are specially trained to treat medically-related disorders of the mouth. Oral Medicine specialists address the underlying causes of dry mouth by integrating medicine and dentistry.
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