{"id":219,"date":"2018-08-01T21:00:34","date_gmt":"2018-08-01T21:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.topsummerlindentist.com\/blog\/?p=219"},"modified":"2018-10-01T21:07:02","modified_gmt":"2018-10-01T21:07:02","slug":"dry-mouth-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topsummerlindentist.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/dry-mouth-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do I Have Dry Mouth and How Can I Fix It?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-213\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topsummerlindentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/dry-mouth-300x297.jpeg\" alt=\"Dry mouth highlighted red.\" width=\"300\" height=\"297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topsummerlindentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/dry-mouth-300x297.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.topsummerlindentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/dry-mouth-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.topsummerlindentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/dry-mouth-768x760.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.topsummerlindentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/dry-mouth-1024x1013.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Do you know what xerostomia is? The average person may have never heard of this, but everyone has dealt with it in some form. It\u2019s a fancy word for dry mouth. Everyone has put up with the inconvenience of having a dry mouth, but it turns into a problem when the dry feeling doesn\u2019t subside. Your mouth will become dry when you don\u2019t have enough saliva to keep it wet and moisturized. Keep reading to find out some of the causes of dry mouth and how it can be treated.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>What Causes Dry Mouth?<\/h2>\n<p>When your mouth feels dry no matter how much you\u2019re hydrating and trying to moisten it, your saliva glands aren\u2019t working properly. This could be due to some of the following causes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Nervousness or stress<\/li>\n<li>Certain medications<\/li>\n<li>Radiation or chemotherapy<\/li>\n<li>Aging<\/li>\n<li>Smoking<\/li>\n<li>Autoimmune disorders like Sjorgren\u2019s syndrome<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sjorgren\u2019s syndrome is an autoimmune disease that causes your white blood cells to attack your salivary glands. The only way to permanently cure dry mouth is to treat the cause. Pay attention to the causes above and talk to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topsummerlindentist.com\/family--general-dentistry.html\">dentist in Summerlin<\/a> about treatment options.<\/p>\n<h2>What Are the Symptoms of Dry Mouth?<\/h2>\n<p>If your dry mouth isn\u2019t going away, your salivary glands aren\u2019t producing saliva like they should be. Check out some of the symptoms of dry mouth so you know what to look for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Trouble chewing, swallowing, tasting, or speaking<\/li>\n<li>A sticky or drying feeling in the mouth and throat<\/li>\n<li>A dry and tough feeling tongue<\/li>\n<li>A burning feeling in the mouth<\/li>\n<li>Gum irritation<\/li>\n<li>Cracked lips<\/li>\n<li>Frequent tooth decay<\/li>\n<li>Bad breath<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These are the most common symptoms you should be on the look out for. The sooner you can recognize symptoms for your dry mouth, the sooner you can treat the cause.<\/p>\n<h2>How Can I Help My Dry Mouth?<\/h2>\n<p>If your prescription is causing your dry mouth, then it\u2019s an easy fix to switch medications. Additionally, there are medications out there that help your salivary glands to produce more saliva. You can also take steps to help minimize your chance of getting dry mouth:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Try to avoid drinking caffeine.<\/li>\n<li>Drinking water or other sugarless beverages during eating will help keep your mouth moist.<\/li>\n<li>Chew sugarless gums to stimulate saliva flow.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid alcohol and tobacco.<\/li>\n<li>Try to minimize intake of spicy or salty foods, especially before bed.<\/li>\n<li>Use a humidifier at night.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Everyone\u2019s dealt with dry mouth somehow, but don\u2019t let it affect your daily life. Use our causes, symptoms, and prevention tips to keep your mouth moist and healthy. If you\u2019re experiencing any of the symptoms we\u2019ve listed, talk to your local dentist to see what\u2019s going on so they can treat the cause.<\/p>\n<h2>Meet the Dentist<\/h2>\n<p>Dr. Pamela J. West is dedicated to providing personalized care for her patients in Summerlin. She takes pride in using services that not only improve health but beautify smiles as well. She enjoys helping her patients in any way possible, like giving advice on how to get rid of dry mouth! She currently practices at Summerlin Center for Aesthetic Dentistry, where she can be contacted through her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topsummerlindentist.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or by phone at (702) 240-0404 for any questions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you know what xerostomia is? The average person may have never heard of this, but everyone has dealt with it in some form. It\u2019s a fancy word for dry mouth. Everyone has put up with the inconvenience of having a dry mouth, but it turns into a problem when the dry feeling doesn\u2019t subside. 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