Hello, welcome to the Weber Family Dental blog. Today we are going to talk about Dry Mouth, an unpleasant condition that can actually endanger the oral health of Gainesville GA general dentistry patients.
Reduction of saliva flow resulting in a dry mouth is a more common problem among older adults, however, people of all ages in the area may 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 in Gainesville GA dental patients is caused by a disease or infection, but a more frequent cause of dry mouth for patients is prescription medications.
Decongestants, blood pressure medications, antidepressants, and painkillers (all used extensively in Gainesville) are just some of the drugs that list ‘dry mouth’ as a common side effect.
It is common for allergy-prone Weber Family Dental 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 for Gainesville GA cosmetic dental patients. Adequate saliva is necessary to keep the mouth lubricated, wash the food from teeth, and neutralize the acidic environment caused by plaque. Extensive tooth decay can occur in the absence of saliva for Gainesville GA 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 Weber Family Dental to schedule a family dentistry appointment with Dr. Joseph Weber.
When you visit Weber Family Dental in Gainesville, please be sure to bring a list of medications you are taking so Dr. Joseph Weber can give you an accurate diagnosis.
Dr. Joseph Weber
Weber Family Dental
957 Enota Ave.
Gainesville Georgia
770-532-8521
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