Hello, welcome to the Bozeman Dentistry – Gabriel McCormick, DMD blog. Today we are going to talk about Dry Mouth, an unpleasant condition that can actually endanger the oral health of Bozeman dentistry patients.
Reduction of saliva flow resulting in a dry mouth is a more common problem among older Bozeman adults; however, people of all ages in the Bozeman 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 Bozeman dental patients is caused by a disease or infection, but a more frequent cause of dry mouth for patients in Bozeman is prescription medications.
Decongestants, blood pressure medications, antidepressants, and painkillers (all used extensively in Bozeman) are just some of the drugs that list ‘dry mouth’ as a common side effect.
It is common for allergy-prone Bozeman Dentistry – Gabriel McCormick, DMD dental patients to complain of dry mouth when they start taking antihistamines during the Bozeman hay fever season.
Aside from being an uncomfortable nuisance, untreated dry mouth can cause tooth damage for Bozeman dental patients. 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 Bozeman 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 Bozeman Dentistry – Gabriel McCormick, DMD to schedule an appointment with Dr. Gabriel McCormick.
When you visit Bozeman Dentistry – Gabriel McCormick, DMD in Bozeman, please be sure to bring a list of medications you are taking so Dr. Gabriel McCormick can give you an accurate diagnosis.
Dr. Gabriel McCormick
Bozeman Dentistry – Gabriel McCormick, DMD
1482 N. 15th Ave., Suite 2
Bozeman Montana
406-586-7661
https://www.bozemandentistry.com/meet-dr-mccormick/