Dry mouths are also known as “XEROSTOMIA”. It is a lack of saliva that causes tooth decay and halitosis. You will encounter difficulty in talking and eating when you had dry mouth. So you better consult your dentist because it can be a sign of other disease or may cause many complications. Sometimes dry mouth is caused by too much stress or if you feel nervous. It can also be because of side effects in taking medicines or medical treatments. Another cause of it is when you undergo chemotherapy, radiation therapy or if you have nerve injury. Some of the symptoms of dry mouth are thick saliva, rough tongue, crack lips, mouth sore, and an infection in the mouth and dry feeling in the throat. Treatment of dry mouth depends on the cause so it is necessary that you consult your dentist before you take any medicine. It is also advisable that you drink plenty of water and avoid caffeine. You should also avoid smoking or if you a chain smoker, quit smoking. But the best remedy for any dental problem is to practice and maintain proper dental hygiene.
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