Incredible Facts About Xerostomia

Xerostomia is when someone is experiencing a dry mouth thus bringing about reduction in amount of saliva in the mouth.It is taken that anyone that complain of dry mouth is as a result of reduction in the amount of saliva that wet the mucous memebrane of the mouth.However,it is not only when your mouth is dry that you have xerostomia.

Saliva is very important for the body because it helps to guard against mouth plaque,debris,sugar and other harmful organisms that could cause oral infections.

Common Symptoms
1. It can occasionally be caused by condition of stress,nervousness or when one is upset.It is reported that about 25% of older American has xerostomia.

2. In the instance of persistent oral dryness,it can cause pain thus leading toa serious health concern or can be a warning sign of certain disease.

3. It can cause difficulty in chewing,swallowing,tasting and speaking.Also there could be tooth decay and peridontal diseases.

Factors That Contribute To Xerostomia

 1.Although,it is not totally a normal aging problem.But it is considered that the risk of having xerostomia incraeses with age and more than half of the people over 50 years are affected by thi disease.

2. Alcohol could also contribute and some medications or medical treatments.Drugs for those having high blood pressure,depression,cold and allergies could lead to xerostomia.

3. Diseases such as kidney failure,HIV infections,drugs used to treat depresion and radiation treatment for the throat or mouth cancer are associated with xerostomia.

4. People smoking are liable to have it and frequent complication of radiation therapy could lead to this disease.

Tips To Prevent Xerostomia

1. The best home cure for  preventing oral dryness is to bring more moisture from the salivarygland by chewing,carrots or sugar free gum.

2. Drinks 8 to 10 cups of water daily,chew ice chips and break through the nose.

3. Stay away from  tobacco and alcohol and keep a good oral care and regular check-ups will help to keep the mouth in good condition.

4. Brush gently and use floss whish are helpful for the teeth.

5. Use toothpaste with quality florides for your teeth.

Herbal Approach Towards Xerostomia

1. The use of chamomile in mouthwashes is right for not too serious mouth and gum infections.

2. Echinacea is known to produce saliva and this stimulates saliva. Though it tends to numb the mouth but it is harmless and for a short time.

3. Capsaicin a fiery compound of red pepper stimulates saliva in addition to discharge of sweat and tears.

4. Using a toothpaste and mouthwashes having peppermint keep mouth in good condition and this prevent micro-organisms infections that cause tooth decay.

5.Xylitol which has gums or oral care products will help keep the mouth healthy and prevent bacterial growth within the mouth,thus causing tooth decay orother oral diseases.