Dry Mouth in Battersea
Persistent dry mouth requires medical attention to prevent a range of oral problems. Our experienced dentists will help you identify underlying causes and offer treatment to relieve your symptoms. Find out the reasons behind your condition and get your mouth back to healthy levels of saliva secretion with Dry Mouth Treatment Battersea at Mouth.
Dry Mouth Treatment at Mouth Dental
We believe diagnosing the root causes of dry mouth syndrome should be the starting point of your treatment journey. The condition has few visual symptoms, but the effects can be very distressing to patients. Our professionals will conduct a thorough medical review to understand any factors that prevent the proper functioning of your salivary glands and mucous membranes.
Causes may not be oral, but sometimes nasal conditions that result in mouth breathing as you sleep or other medical conditions like autoimmune disorders or diabetes. It can even be medications you are on. Our dentists are qualified to analyse medical information and gain insights with scans, x-rays, sialograms, swab tests, and blood tests.
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Why Mouth Dental?
Our in-house multi-disciplinary specialist team comprises oral surgeons, endodontics, periodontics, paediatrics, and orthodontics. Mouth Battersea operates in a modern clinical setting equipped with high-end technology in diagnostics and dental treatments.
Our in-clinic shop offers the world’s best-performing oral care products handpicked by our specialists. Mouth patients get 2 hours of free and secure parking and free WiFi across our clinics. We have a dedicated patient support team that sends out friendly text and email reminders of your appointments.
Why Mouth Dental?
Our in-house multi-disciplinary specialist team comprises oral surgeons, endodontics, periodontics, paediatrics, and orthodontics. Mouth Battersea operates in a modern clinical setting equipped with high-end technology in diagnostics and dental treatments.
Our in-clinic shop offers the world’s best-performing oral care products handpicked by our specialists. Mouth patients get 2 hours of free and secure parking and free WiFi across our clinics. We have a dedicated patient support team that sends out friendly text and email reminders of your appointments.
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Frequently asked questions
What is meant by Dry Mouth?
Dry mouth is medically known as xerostomia. It occurs when salivary glands don’t produce enough saliva to keep the mouth moist. Dry Mouth syndrome makes the mouth unusually and persistently dry.
What causes Dry Mouth?
There are many reasons for dry mouth. Side effects of certain medications, medical conditions like diabetes or Sjögren syndrome, side effects of radiotherapy and chemotherapy, nerve damage, a blocked nose that causes breathing through your mouth or makes you sleep with your mouth open, and oral thrush or mouth thrush can cause Dry Mouth.
What happens if Dry Mouth is left untreated?
A lack of saliva can lead to tooth decay, an abnormal sense of taste, bad breath, discomfort in swallowing, gum disease, a dry & grooved tongue, mouth sores, dry lips, a burning tongue, problems wearing dentures, hoarseness in the throat, and trouble with speech are some of the issues related to untreated dry mouth. You might also notice that your mouth is painful, red, swollen, or bleeding when you brush your mouth.
Is Dry Mouth a serious medical condition?
No, dry Mouth is not considered a serious condition by dentists. However, its effects can cause pain and discomfort and result in poor dental health.
How does dry mouth affect your dental health?
Saliva flushes food particles & bacteria and neutralises harmful acids produced by food and bacteria. Insufficient saliva causes plaque and bacteria to build up faster. It makes your mouth more vulnerable to tooth decay and gum disease and weakens the enamel. It can also result in infection and inflamed gums around dental implant crowns.
What changes can you make to avoid dry mouth in your dental routine?
Seek medical advice for oral thrush, tell your doctor about medication that causes dry mouth, hydrate frequently, brush your teeth with toothpaste that does not contain Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), use alcohol-free mouthwash, and get sinus treatment for blocked nose.
What are the lifestyle changes you can make to avoid dry mouth?
Avoid caffeine and sodas. Opt for sugarless drinks, limit spicy or salty foods, quit tobacco and alcohol, use a humidifier at night, chew sugarless gum, and choose citrus, cinnamon, or mint-flavoured candies.
At what point do you need to seek treatment for dry mouth?
If you constantly experience a dry mouth, seek medical advice. It is common to have a dry mouth when dehydrated or anxious, but not persistently.
How do you identify dry mouth?
You will notice a continual dryness in your mouth and throat that doesn’t resolve with drinking water. You will get thirsty more often. Your tongue will also feel dry and rough. The dryness extends to the lips, and they may even crack. Dry mouth also causes bad breath.
Is dry mouth treatable?
Yes, it is treatable with medication, oral care habits, and lifestyle changes. Finding the exact cause is important in treating dry mouth.
Are there medications that can treat dry mouth?
Yes, there are several saliva-activating and bacteria-neutralising medications, as well as saliva substitutes can treat this condition. Certain medications are available for particular medical conditions that cause Dry Mouth. Also recommended by dentists are sugar-free gum, special mouthwash, total care toothpaste, & lubricating gels. You can suck on ice cubes to keep your mouth moist and to alleviate the burning sensation. Prescription fluoride toothpaste and toothpaste containing betaine can also help.