Do You Suffer From Dry Mouth?
Do you find yourself thirsty more than normal? Are you always needing to "quench you thirst"? Does you saliva ever feel thick, sticky, or foamy? Do you ever have trouble swallowing certain types of food? If you answered yes to any of these questions you may be one of the millions of people who suffer from xerostomia (dry mouth).
Dry mouth impacts 25% of people which makes it one of the most common health conditions in America. Dr. Sachs wants all of her patients in the Rockford, IL area to have healthy teeth and gums. Below is some important information regarding dry mouth and why it is a problem.
Dry mouth is the absence of or an inadequate amount of saliva. This can be caused by many things which will be outlined in a following blog post. Saliva plays a pivotal role in our health and a lack of it can cause many negative effects.
Saliva contributes a lot to the maintenance of your teeth, gums, and digestion. If you are not producing enough saliva it can be extremely uncomfortable and can also be dangerous. Dry mouth can lead to many problems including periodontitis (gum disease) and diabetes. In our following blog posts we will outline many of the causes, symptoms, and treatments for dry mouth.
Please stay tuned for part two of our blog series on dry mouth where Dr. Sachs will review many of the common causes of dry mouth. If you would like to consult Dr. Sachs about dry mouth please contact Dr. Sachs today.