Why Is Dry Mouth Risky For Your Teeth?

Why Is Dry Mouth Dangerous For Friendswood Dental Patients?Hello, welcome to the Montz and Maher Dental Group blog. Today we are going to talk about Dry Mouth, an unpleasant condition that can actually influence oral health.

Reduction of saliva flow resulting in a dry mouth is a common dilemma, especially among older adults. However, people of all ages experience the symptoms of dry mouth at one time or another. These symptoms include a dry, red tongue, difficulty swallowing, and persistent sore throat.

Sometimes dry mouth is caused by a disease or infection, but a more frequent cause of dry mouth is prescription medications.

Decongestants, blood pressure medications, antidepressants, and painkillers (all used extensively in Friendswood) are just some of the drugs that list ‘dry mouth’ as a common side effect.

It is common for allergy-prone Montz and Maher Dental Group dental patients to complain of dry mouth when they start taking antihistamines during the hay fever season.

Aside from being an uncomfortable nuisance, untreated dry mouth can cause tooth damage. Adequate saliva is needed to keep the mouth lubricated, wash the food from teeth, and neutralize the acidic environment caused by plaque. Extensive cavities can arise in the absence of saliva for dental patients with chronic dry mouth.

If you are unsure of the cause of your dry mouth, or if you are looking for dry mouth treatments, call Montz and Maher Dental Group to schedule an appointment with Dr. David Montz.

 

Contact Montz and Maher Dental Group:

2443 S Galveston Ave
Pearland, Texas 77581

Pearland Phone: 281-485-4829

1769 S. Friendswood Dr. Ste 107
Friendswood, TX 77546
Friendswood Phone: 281-482-1275

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