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.
If you have ever suffered from a dry mouth in central Leeds, it can become very irritating- it makes you and your mouth feel uncomfortable: it can also mean your diet and general oral hygiene are pretty woeful. There are ways to counter the problem, but counter it you must at all costs because it can become deadly to not only your teeth and gums, but to the rest of you as well. Whatever the reasons, a dry mouth is an indication that the saliva levels in the mouth have dipped below what they should be and if the problem is not resolved, it can lead to some very complicated issues arising. Saliva is the natural way of fighting off plaque and removing acids that build up on the surface of the teeth. However, remove the saliva and the gums will dry out and the acids will start to make in-roads into the teeth. At this point, the teeth can be repaired with a filling, but cavities will form and if left unattended, can lead to even deeper cavities forming and causing deep decay in the tooth. A root canal will be required but you should be warned that something is out of control if it reaches this level- cavities can lead to gum disease; you will lose your teeth if you don’t take action, but worse still, such terrors will start to infect the blood in your body and then infiltrate the vital organs in your body….you have been warned!
Dry mouth, also known as xerostomia is a symptom of other conditions that affect the oral cavity that causes the production of saliva to stop. Saliva is very important in the oral cavity because it moistens the mouth, allowing easier eating, and also washes the teeth and removes plaque and bacteria. In essence, it is the body’s natural defence against dental disease.
