{"id":212,"date":"2018-06-12T18:46:48","date_gmt":"2018-06-12T18:46:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.topsummerlindentist.com\/blog\/?p=212"},"modified":"2018-07-12T18:47:36","modified_gmt":"2018-07-12T18:47:36","slug":"dry-mouth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topsummerlindentist.com\/blog\/2018\/06\/dry-mouth\/","title":{"rendered":"What Causes Dry Mouth \u2013 How Can It be Treated? Your Dentist Weighs in"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"dry<\/a>Have you ever had extreme dryness in your mouth that made it hard to speak or carry out other natural functions? If so, then your mouth was vulnerable to increased bacteria growth. That\u2019s because the harmful invaders love a very dry environment and flourish in it, but why? Your dentist weighs in to provide the answers you need to enjoy improved oral health<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Why Do Bacteria Love an Extremely Dry Mouth?<\/h2>\n

One of the reasons that bacteria thrive in a dry mouth is that your oral cavity produces and maintains a certain amount of saliva, which then helps to keep a balanced pH level. That makes it harder for bacteria to survive because they are acidic in nature.<\/p>\n

Additionally, saliva helps to bathe your mouth and remove leftover food particles and bacteria. When your reserves are low, though, the caustic intruders are more likely to collect and cause havoc.<\/p>\n

The Symptoms of Dry Mouth<\/h2>\n

Aside from the obvious, there are other symptoms of dry mouth, which include:<\/p>\n