Hello, welcome to the Arbor Lakes Dental blog. Today we are going to talk about Dry Mouth, an unpleasant condition that can actually influence oral health.

Reduction of saliva flow resulting in a dry mouth is a more common problem among older Maple Grove 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 Maple Grove) are just some of the drugs that list ‘dry mouth’ as a common side effect.

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

Aside from being an uncomfortable nuisance, untreated dry mouth can cause tooth damage. Adequate saliva is required to keep the mouth lubricated, wash the food from teeth, and neutralize the acidic environment caused by plaque. Extensive tooth decay can ensue 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 Arbor Lakes Dental to schedule an appointment with Dr. Samual Bach.

 

Contact Arbor Lakes Dental:

763-494-4443

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

12000 Elm Creek Blvd N Ste 230
Maple Grove, MN
55369