If you are suffering from Dry Mouth, We Can Help!

If you find that your mouth is sometimes dry or uncomfortable and it is difficult to swallow food, you may be suffering from Xerostomia. Most commonly known as dry mouth, it’s a condition in which the salivary glands in your mouth don’t make enough saliva to keep your mouth wet. Dry mouth is often due to the side effect of certain medications, diabetes, Sjogren’s syndrome or aging issues or as a result of radiation therapy for cancer. Less often, dry mouth may be caused by a condition that directly affects the salivary glands.
Saliva helps prevent tooth decay by neutralizing acids produced by bacteria, limiting bacterial growth and washing away food particles. Saliva also enhances your ability to taste and makes it easier to chew and swallow. In addition, enzymes in saliva aid in digestion.
Decreased saliva and dry mouth can range from being merely a nuisance to something that has a major impact on your general health and the health of your teeth and gums, as well as your appetite and enjoyment of food.
The symptoms of Dry Mouth can include difficulty chewing and swallowing which impacts food choices, altered taste, Bad Breath, Change in consistency of your saliva- more sticky, Cracked lips, irritated tongue and sores inside mouth, increase in oral infections and interrupted sleep-waking for a drink of water.
Dry Mouth sufferers have approximately 3 x greater risk of caries prevalence. Make sure to consult with your dental professionals for any concerns. Treatment for dry mouth depends on the cause.
We can steer you in the right directions by calling: Kimberly A. Rosen , DDS at 661-255-2545 for any questions or concerns.