Symptoms and Solutions for Dry Mouth

By ~*The Tooth Fairy*~

What is Dry Mouth?

Dry mouth can be more than just a dry or parched sensation in the mouth but can also be a symptom of a preexisting condition that can lead to various other forms of oral infection. Saliva is very rich in oxygen so when you have an environment where bacteria in the mouth (called anaerobic, literally meaning "without air") is oxygen deficient, bacteria will thrive and multiply at a much higher degree. Persistent chronic dry mouth can lead to gum infections and more serious conditions like gingivitis and periodontal disease.

What are the Signs and Dangers?

Below is list of conditions that can lead to dry mouth:

• Tooth abscess
• Alcohol consumption
• Certain prescription drugs
• Gum Disease
• Tobacco use
• Difficulty speaking or swallowing
• Sore throat
• Increased plaque, tooth decay, and gum disease

A product which is advocated as a part of good oral hygiene is mouthwash which contains with alcohol as a primary active ingredient. Alcohol, in essence, drains the water right out of your body and even though it can kill bacteria it actually can enhance dry mouth because alcohol is a drying agent.

Have you ever thought of a natural solution to dry mouth such as peppermint oil. All Natural Tooth Fairy's Peppermint Polish contains all natural peppermint oil with soothing menthol.

Treatment Options

In order to treat dry mouth, your doctor or dentist will first need to obtain specifics of the complaint of dry mouth. First, they may physically examine the salivary glands by palpating them for the presence of tenderness, firmness, or enlargement. Second, they may proceed to analyze the salivary flow rate which is to measure the amount of saliva produced during a specific amount of time. Third, they may perform a salivary gland scintigraphy or a test performed to measure the rate at which an injected radioactive material is taken from the blood by the salivary glands and secreted in the mouth. Fourth, your doctor may choose to take a biopsy of the saliva glands for examination as well. Finally, your doctor may just prescribe a prescription drug as a treatment.

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