When levels of saliva in the mouth lower, the result comes with bad breath, as the reduced amount of saliva flow in the mouth impairs the mouth’s natural functions to clean itself thoroughly. Xerostomia, another term for dry mouth, can cause an unbelievable amount of discomfort in the mouth, and leave your breath smelling gross.
Xerostomia is not a disease, but more so a condition, likely a side effect of something in your diet. Over the counter prescription drugs and even alcohol is even associated with dryness in the mouth. Some may even experience dry mouth when sleeping, especially if they have the tendency to sleep with their mouths open, snorers as well. If you sleep with your mouth open, you can probably recall that most of the time you wake up with a dry mouth.
What else can cause Xerostomia?
Lack of fluids in the body can also lead to dehydration, which also leads to Xerostomia. So can being malnutritions and unhealthy with your diet and being sick as an outcome of it. Certain medical conditions are also associated with Xerostomia, and even auto-immune disorders such as Sjögren’s syndrome. If you also seek radiotherapy treatment, this is also known to dehydrate the skin, especially the head and neck, in which you’ll notice dryness in the area.
What to watch out for with Xerostomia?
If you at all experience any dryness in your mouth, it is imperative that you keep your teeth, gums, and tongue clean. You’re more so susceptible to bad breath than you normally are. When brushing your teeth at mornings and night, be sure to use an extra soft tooth brush as to avoid any irritation in the already dry mouth that you have.
If you have a habit of smoking cigarettes or drinking alcohol, try cutting out, or even quit, its not good for you! It’s also not good for the natural saliva your mouth produces and essentially increasing odor causing bacteria.
What to do if you have Xerostomia?
If you experience dryness in the mouth, a.k.a Xerostomia, make sure you stay hydrated by drinking enough water. We recommend six to eight glasses of water a day. This will keep odor causing bacteria at bay by washing debris, such as food particles out of your mouth, and keeping your mouth from being dehydrated. Using a humidifier in your room when sleeping at night also does wonders for dry mouth and even allergy symptoms. If symptoms are severe, see your doctor or dentist, and see if they can recommend you a prescription or a recommendation for an over the counter saliva substitute remedy.
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