Why Is Dry Mouth Dangerous For Elizabethtown Dental Patients?

Categories: Dental Health

Hello, welcome to the Elizabethtown Dental blog. Today we are going to talk about Dry Mouth, an unpleasant condition that can actually endanger the oral health of Elizabethtown patients.

Reduction of saliva flow resulting in a dry mouth is a more common problem among older Elizabethtown adults, however, people of all ages in the Elizabethtown area may experience the symptoms of dry mouth at one time or another. These symptoms include a dry, red tongue, difficulty swallowing, and persistent sore throat.

Sometimes dry mouth in Elizabethtown dental patients is caused by a disease or infection, but a more frequent cause of dry mouth for patients in Leola is prescription medications.

Decongestants, blood pressure medications, antidepressants, and painkillers (all used extensively in Elizabethtown) are just some of the drugs that list ‘dry mouth’ as a common side effect.

It is common for allergy-prone White Family Dental dental patients to complain of dry mouth when they start taking antihistamines during hay fever season.

Aside from being an uncomfortable nuisance, untreated dry mouth can cause tooth damage. If neglected for long you may find that the damage done can only be treated with fillings. Adequate saliva is necessary to keep the mouth lubricated, wash the food from teeth, and neutralize the acidic environment caused by plaque. Extensive tooth decay can occur in the absence of saliva for Elizabethtown dental patients with chronic dry mouth. Don’t let your dry mouth go untreated. Call today!

If you are unsure of the cause of your dry mouth, or if you are looking for dry mouth treatments, call White Family Dental in Elizabethtown to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ed White.

When you visit White Family Dental, please be sure to bring a list of medications you are taking so Dr. Ed White can give you an accurate diagnosis.

Dr. Ed White
White Family Dental
100 Continental Dr
Elizabethtown Pennsylvania
717-367-1336
http://www.etowndental.com/