If you have had radiotherapy, are on lots of medication, smoke a lot or generally have a poor lifestyle and diet in central Leeds, this could very well lead to you suffering from a condition known as xerostomia- a dry mouth. This is where the saliva levels are very low or even non existent and this is quite dangerous to your mouth; saliva is a good combatant against enemies like bacteria, acids and plaque and without it, these things can run riot in your mouth. They will soon start attacking the enamel on your teeth and before you know it, cavities can form in the teeth. If they do, you will require a filling or, if bad, a root canal to stop the decay from spreading. This condition can also promote bad breath so you need to get the problem looked at and your hygienist is probably the best place to start so that you can address the issues of things like your diet and your bad habits. You can try drinking lot of water and milk in order to replace the lack of saliva; chewing gum and organic acids also help, but you may also have to address your oral hygiene as well by changing the products you use, and this would be a good time to start using herbal options to help sooth the mouth and make it fresh. There are drugs that can be taken to help promote saliva levels, though if your problem has been caused by medication already, it would be unwise to avoid this method if possible.
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