Yes. You want to prevent dry mouth if possible, because it can cause difficulty in tasting, chewing or swallowing. It also allows plaque to build up on your teeth faster, leading to a higher risk of cavities. In certain cases, a lack of moisture can make your tongue become very sensitive, causing a condition called burning mouth syndrome. Dry mouth can also lead to bad breath, ulceration or soreness of the mouth, gum disease and difficulty in wearing dentures.

Saliva is a very important part of your dental health. As explained before, the enzymes in saliva help to break down food while you are chewing, allowing easier swallowing. Some people do find that they have difficulty swallowing when their saliva flow is affected. Saliva is also very important in the fight against tooth decay. It contains a number of ingredients which help to fight the bacteria that form dental plaque and cause decay and gum disease. See similar questions...

Oral dryness can be the result of insufficient production of saliva. More often, we find that the dry and pasty feeling described by our clients is a response of the tongue and tissues of the mouth to an increased VSC production. Once the oral bacteria are reduced and their by-products eliminated, the sensation disappears and there is no longer a complaint of oral dryness. See similar questions...

Dry mouth can be a symptom of many different problems including getting older. Quite often it is a side effect of medication, especially heart, blood pressure and depression tablets. Your doctor, chemist or dentist should be able to tell you whether your medication can cause problems. Dry mouth can also be a result of medical treatment such as radiotherapy or surgery to the head and neck. See similar questions...

Bad breath can be embarrassing, especially with teenagers. Find out what causes bad breath and what teenagers can do to prevent bad breath. Gum disease is a serious dental problem. Gum disease has also been linked to heart disease and strokes. Learn how you can prevent gum disease and protect your overall health. Information about spa dentistry and what spa dentistry is all about. Find out about different relaxation techniques involved in spa dentistry. See similar questions...

Oral surgeons are seeing more and more patients with the development of white areas in the mouth which can become pre-cancerous or on some occasions even cancerous. There are many other types of pathology that oral and maxillofacial surgeons treat on a regular basis. Perhaps the most common and the frustrating problem occurs secondary to tobacco use, either smoking, dipping snuff or chewing. The reason that this is frustrating is because it is entirely preventable. See similar questions...

Xerostomia (dry mouth) can be a result of aging, salivary gland problems, certain pre-existing medical conditions (eg: Sjogrens), numerous medications etc. This condition can influence speech and cause an increase in cavities. Saliva substitutes (available with a doctors prescription) should be used frequently and treatment to reduce or eliminate the cause should be done. See similar questions...

Alcohol in the mother's blood crosses the placenta freely and enters the embryo or fetus through the umbilical cord. The exact mechanism(s) by which alcohol damages the fetus and critical times of exposure are not known; however, exposure during the first trimester results in the structural defects (i.e., facial changes) characteristic of FAS, whereas the growth and CNS disturbances could occur from alcohol use during any time in pregnancy. See similar questions...

You will notice that our tours are planned to avoid times when the weather is less favorable to travel. However it is sometimes inevitable to encounter a range of conditions in areas as Patagonia and the Lake District. See similar questions...

At the beginning they are only of cosmetic concern, but later on they can cause clotting (phlebitis), bleeding, ulcers and severe skin changes (dermatitis). See similar questions...

ADHD can cause a range of problems that can vary from child to child. The following are common among all children with ADHD: bull; They often seem to forget things almost instantly. They fail to finish what they start or don’t do it at all. bull; They often seem to be driven like a motor; as a result they can be demanding in class and even behave dangerously when outside. bull; They may seem thoughtless, selfish and rude, so they are often unpopular with other children their age. See similar questions...

Video monitor problems are usually caused by mis-matches of the monitor and the chosen monitor profile. They are usually characterized by no video on the monitor (this could also be due to the system hanging) or un-synchronized video. If no monitor profile is available for your monitor you may need to choose a generic monitor profile. Before doing this, make sure you know what the maximum horizontal and vertical frequencies of your monitor are. See similar questions...

There are many different causes of the conditions collectively referred to as dry eye syndrome, including: See similar questions...

Gluten sensitivity, present in perhaps fifteen percent of Americans suggests intolerance to wheat, barley, spelt, Kamut, couscous, oats, rye, teff, amaranth, quinoa, and perhaps soy. Wheat sensitivity is the most common cause of mouth ulcers. Clinically, there is a definite link with consumption of arginine-rich grains and chocolate with bursts in the expression of herpetic viral vesicles in mucus membranes; or on dry skin, thickening, crusting areas on the lips, fingertips, or nose. See similar questions...

There are several symptoms to look out for. The most obvious is, of course, a dry mouth. Some people feel that their saliva has become thick and sticky, making it difficult to speak or swallow. Some also experience a ‘prickly’ or burning sensation in the mouth and become sensitive to certain foods. Soreness may develop in the dry mouth and the risk of tooth decay and gum disease is increased. In some cases, the mouth can also become red and shiny. See similar questions...

Women who are going through the menopause (‘change of life’) may suffer from dry mouth. Women who have had their menopause and are taking Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) may also find they suffer from dry mouth. Contact your doctor if you are taking medication, to see whether the tablets could be altered to help your condition. See similar questions...