Suffering from dry mouth may not be as simple as you think. Dry mouth, an unpleasant condition, may be caused by certain diseases and treatments, use of prescription drugs, or even part of the aging process.

So let us first explain the purpose of saliva. It coats and lubricates the oral tissues, cleanses the mouth and neutralizes acidic and alkaline foods you consume. It may lead to tooth decay and gum disease if there is a long period of insufficient saliva. A simple treatment you may try at home is to drink more fluids and to use sugarless lozenges and artificial saliva. Besides brushing and flossing daily, it is important that you should have regular dental checkups.

Others treatments for dry mouth may include:
-Sugar-free gum or candy (that will stimulate saliva flow)
-Intake sips of water frequently
-Using alcohol-free oral rinses
-Limiting intake of caffeine, alcohol and carbonated beverages

You may schedule an appointment with us if you find dry mouth to be a problem. Let us identify the source of the problem and begin an appropriate treatment regimen.