When your mouth spells dry
Title:
When your mouth spells dry
Word Count:
587
Summary:
Dry mouth can result in oral discomfort and can have serious consequences. Lack of saliva is a
Keywords:
dry mouth, depression, anxiety, muscle relaxants
Article Body:
Have you ever experienced difficulties in tasting, chewing, swallowing, and speaking? Ever not
The dental term ˆxerostomia˜ means dryness of the mouth due to a decreased function of the gla
The average healthy adult produces about 3 pints of saliva a day. This secretion serves many p
As you get older, your salivary glands may secrete less saliva. Thirst and your perception of
A dry mouth is not a diagnosis in itself. It is a symptom of various causes which include medi
The salivary glands can be damaged if they are exposed to radiation during cancer treatment. D
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sip water or other sugar-free juices frequently
keep fluids at bedside at night
chew sugarless gum or candy
avoid tobacco, alcohol and foods high in sugar
adjust the air humidity in your home
breathe through your nose, not through your mouth
To determine if you have dry mouth, visit your doctor or dentist. They will likely examine you
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When your mouth spells dry
Word Count:
587
Summary:
Dry mouth can result in oral discomfort and can have serious consequences. Lack of saliva is a
Keywords:
dry mouth, depression, anxiety, muscle relaxants
Article Body:
Have you ever experienced difficulties in tasting, chewing, swallowing, and speaking? Ever not
The dental term ˆxerostomia˜ means dryness of the mouth due to a decreased function of the gla
The average healthy adult produces about 3 pints of saliva a day. This secretion serves many p
As you get older, your salivary glands may secrete less saliva. Thirst and your perception of
A dry mouth is not a diagnosis in itself. It is a symptom of various causes which include medi
The salivary glands can be damaged if they are exposed to radiation during cancer treatment. D
·
·
·
·
·
·
sip water or other sugar-free juices frequently
keep fluids at bedside at night
chew sugarless gum or candy
avoid tobacco, alcohol and foods high in sugar
adjust the air humidity in your home
breathe through your nose, not through your mouth
To determine if you have dry mouth, visit your doctor or dentist. They will likely examine you
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