Dry mouth might sound like a minor inconvenience, but it can have a surprisingly big impact on your oral health.<\/p>\n
Saliva plays a vital protective role in the mouth. It helps neutralise acids, wash away food particles, and protect teeth from decay. When saliva flow is reduced, the mouth becomes more acidic. This creates the perfect environment for enamel erosion and tooth decay to begin \u2014 often quietly and without obvious early symptoms.<\/p>\n
What causes dry mouth?<\/strong><\/p>\n Dry mouth (also called xerostomia<\/em>) is commonly linked to both medical conditions and medications.<\/p>\n Common medical conditions associated with dry mouth include:<\/p>\n Common medication groups that can reduce saliva flow include:<\/p>\n If you take regular medications and notice ongoing dry mouth, it\u2019s worth mentioning this to both your GP and your dentist.<\/p>\n Simple strategies to manage dry mouth<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n While dry mouth isn\u2019t always preventable, there are several things you can do to reduce its impact:<\/p>\n Your dentist may also recommend saliva-substitute products or topical fluoride if your risk of decay is higher.<\/p>\n Did you know?<\/strong><\/p>\n On average, your body produces around 1 to 1.5 litres of saliva every day \u2014 roughly the same as a large water bottle! When that production drops, your teeth lose one of their most important natural defences.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re experiencing persistent dry mouth, don\u2019t ignore it. Early intervention can make a big difference in protecting your teeth long-term.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Dry mouth might sound like a minor inconvenience, but it can have a surprisingly big impact on your oral health. Saliva plays a vital protective role in the mouth. It helps neutralise acids, wash away food particles, and protect teeth from decay. When saliva flow is reduced, the mouth becomes more acidic. This creates the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":4338,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[41],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4335","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n
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