How to Soothe Dry Mouth otherwise known as Xerostomia:

Suffering from a dry mouth can be down right miserable.  You always are thirsty and most of the time can never just quench your thirst.  Having a dry mouth is also a nuisance waking you up in middle of the night from a deep sleep.  Dry mouth better known as “xerostomia” can also cause trouble with swallowing, speaking, sore throats, a dry nose, and halitosis.  Unfortunately, many medications that are prescribed these days have a side effect causing xerostomia (too little saliva.)

Here at our Riverside Cosmetic Dental Office, we offer many products to soothe and relieve dry mouth.  Our dental team believes that with the daily use of products to treat xerostomia, patients will be able to keep dental problems at bay.  Meaning, if a dry mouth is not treated or medicated properly, an increase in cavities and gum disease will occur.  The product line that our office recommends to help to stimulate salivary flow as well as protect the teeth from decay is Carifree.  This product not only addresses the symptoms of dry mouth but also regulates the saliva’s pH to insure a healthy oral environment.  If xerostomia is severe, then we recommend fluoride trays be worn to protect the teeth from becoming weakened.  We also find a dietary analysis extremely important in order to be able to assist you in making the right product choices for your lifestyle.  If you are suffering from a dry mouth, please call our office so that we can help your chewing system become more comfortable (951)686-3666.