A dry mouth is an oral ailment in which the salivary glands in your mouth don’t produce enough saliva.
Dry mouth is usually due to the side effects of a specific medication, aging problems, or as a result of radiation treatment for cancer.
There are several different causes of dry mouth.
Some of the most common causes of dry mouth include the following:
Snoring and sleep apnoea
The treatment depends on the cause of your dry mouth.
Your Melbourne CBD dentist may:
Here are some home remedies for dry mouth:
Avoid the following:
Alcohol consumption should also be kept to a minimum or avoided, and caffeine should be only be consumed in moderation.
If dental problems are causing dry mouth, and they are in most cases, your Melbourne CBD dentist can start treating the cause of the problem with dental services available in our clinic.
If your dry mouth causes pain, you may need added treatment. Discuss your options with your Melbourne CBD dentist at your dental appointment.
Call us on 03 9125 6201 or request an appointment online.
We are located at Level 17, 190 Queen Street in Melbourne CBD.
Dry mouth is a common side effect of certain medications, which may improve with a new prescription or an adjustment of dosage.
Usually, we get dry mouth when we are upset, stressed, or extremely frightened.
Our saliva is the mouth’s main defence against tooth decay which maintains the health of the tissues in the mouth.
Saliva washes away food particles, neutralises acids and provides disease-fighting substances throughout the mouth, providing protection against microbial invasion or overgrowth that might result in dental and overall health problems
We have a highly skilled and trained team of the best dentists in Melbourne CBD and staff who provide quality dentistry services
