Facts and Tips: Dry mouth
13 September 2019
For many, dry mouth is experienced once in a blue moon. Most likely caused by dehydration, drinking one too many beers, or by simply sleeping with an open mouth.
Unfortunately, for others dry mouth is a chronic problem that can have distressing impact on day-to-day life. In addition to the physical side effects, it can also leave people feeling far less confident in social situations, to the point where eating and speaking in public becomes upsetting.
Current research estimates that around one in four adults suffer from the condition and this number rises to 40% in the over-55s. This makes dry mouth one of the most common oral health problems.
To help you understand more about dry mouth, here are some facts about the condition and our best advice for managing it.
Top ten facts about dry mouth:
Dry mouth or ‘xerostomia’ is a condition which affects the flow of saliva, causing your mouth to feel dry.
Your mouth needs saliva to be able to work proper…