Author: Lizzie Smith – blog last updated on Saturday 3rd February 2024 Dry mouth (xerostomia) is common and usually feels unpleasant. But that isn’t the only problem. A lack of saliva is disastrous for your oral health. It increases the risk of bad breath, gum infections and caries (cavities). In this article, we’ll look at the possible causes of a dry mouth. And also how you…

Author: Lizzie Smith – blog last updated on Saturday 3rd February 2024 Whatever the cause of your dry mouth complaints, a lack of saliva causes discomfort with everyday activities such as talking, swallowing and eating. You may also feel thirsty, even though that isn’t actually the case. A dry mouth can even wake you up during the night, which is at the expense of a good…

Author: Lizzie Smith – blog last updated on Saturday 3rd February 2024 Sometimes, you can remove the cause of a dry mouth; sometimes, you can’t. For example, if the mouth dryness is a symptom of an untreatable disease, medication or during menopause. But what you can do in any case is hydrate your oral cavity sufficiently and, if possible, stimulate your saliva production. This not only…

Author: Lizzie Smith – blog last updated on Saturday 3rd February 2024 If you suffer from a dry mouth (xerostomia), most everyday activities, such as talking, swallowing and eating, can become difficult or even painful. That’s annoying, but too little saliva also harms oral health. In this article, we’ll look at the possible causes of dry mouth and how you can alleviate the symptoms. Dry mouth…