{"id":1560,"date":"2015-07-07T21:41:06","date_gmt":"2015-07-08T04:41:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.atriumfamilydental.com\/?p=1560"},"modified":"2018-11-09T22:14:39","modified_gmt":"2018-11-09T22:14:39","slug":"stop-suffering-from-dry-mouth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atriumfamilydental.com\/blog\/2015\/07\/07\/stop-suffering-from-dry-mouth\/","title":{"rendered":"Stop Suffering From Dry Mouth!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dry mouth of “xerostomia” is a dental epidemic.\u00a0 There are many reasons why people experience this uncomfortable phenomenon.\u00a0 Although the medical name may sound very serious, the cause is usually less severe.\u00a0 However, if extreme dry mouth is becoming a daily concern, it is time to contact your dentist.<\/p>\n

Xerostamia may be caused by a variety of factors.\u00a0 These include drinking alcohol, using various substances, smoking, feelings of anxiety or excessive caffeine or sugar consumption. Additionally, many medications come with labels which include dry mouth as a very common side effect. Antihistamines (anti-allergy medicine) and antidepressants commonly cause uncomfortable dry mouth.
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\nBesides being extremely uncomfortable, oral dryness can affect your teeth, gums and tongue a great deal.\u00a0 Saliva production and flow is your main line of defense against plaque, tartar and cavities.\u00a0 If the teeth are not being protected by salivary flow, fungus and bacteria is likely to begin growing in the mouth.<\/p>\n

Treatment of Dry Mouth<\/h3>\n

For many patients, the underlying cause of dry mouth cannot be treated acutely<\/strong><\/a>. It is vital to contact your dentist to work out a plan to keep your mouth hydrated and healthy.\u00a0 There are a variety of products and dental services which can alleviate your dry mouth.\u00a0 Special mouthwashes are available.\u00a0 However, always begin by drinking plenty of water!<\/p>\n

At Atrium Family Dental we pride ourselves on being thorough in examination and evaluation of your overall \u00a0dental health! Give us a call and put your mind at rest: (815) 462-9990<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Dry mouth of “xerostomia” is a dental epidemic.\u00a0 There are many reasons why people experience this uncomfortable phenomenon.\u00a0 Although the medical name may sound very serious, the cause is usually less severe.\u00a0 However, if extreme dry mouth is becoming a daily concern, it is time to contact your dentist. Xerostamia may be caused by a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1561,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[115,93,116,44,117,118,119,120,121,122,123,124,125,126,127,128,129,130],"yoast_head":"\nStop Suffering From Dry Mouth!<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The underlying cause of dry mouth cannot be treated acutely. 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