Dry mouth is a frustrating condition that can increase your risk for dental decay and fungal infections of the mouth.
What we need to realise is that dry mouth is not a disease, but a symptom. Though it can happen at times due to anxiety or dehydration, the causes could be more serious too. It is important to determine the actual cause of dry mouth as it can be the result of prescription medications, medical conditions or lifestyle factors.
Main symptoms of dry mouth include:
- A dry sensation in the mouth, even shortly after drinking a glass of water!
- Bad breath triggered by the dry mouth syndrome.
- Difficulty eating and a painful mouth.
- The tongue gets an unnatural dark red coloring instead of being ‘healthy’ pink
Possible reliefs for the dry mouth syndrome:
- Chewing sugarless gum.
- Drink appropriate amounts of water.
- On advice from your local Dentist use products designed for treating dry mouth.
It is always best to seek advice if experiencing the symptoms of dry mouth, know that there is relief avaliable as the team here at John Street Dental (your local community Redcliffe Dentists) can offer many solutions to help alleviate the condition dry mouth syndrome.
