Why Is Dry Mouth Dangerous For Reno Dental Patients?

Hello, welcome to the The Reno Dentist blog. Today we are going to talk about Dry Mouth, an unpleasant condition that can actually affect oral health.

Reduction of saliva flow resulting in a dry mouth is a more common issue among older Reno adults, however, people of all ages 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 is caused by a disease or infection, but a more frequent cause of dry mouth is prescription medications.

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

It is common for allergy-prone The Reno Dentist dental patients to complain of dry mouth when they start taking antihistamines during the Sparks hay fever season.

Aside from being an uncomfortable nuisance, untreated dry mouth can cause tooth damage. Adequate saliva is needed to keep the mouth lubricated, wash the food from teeth, and neutralize the acidic environment caused by plaque. Extensive cavities can arise in the absence of saliva for dental patients with chronic dry mouth.

If you are unsure of the cause of your dry mouth, or if you are looking for dry mouth treatments, call The Reno Dentist to schedule an appointment.

Contact The Reno Dentist:

775-323-0700

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855 W 7th St Ste 5
Reno, NV
89503