You may be wondering why you are suddenly getting cavities when you haven’t had them your entire life. Many people are susceptible to getting tooth cavities as they grow older. Dry mouth is one common cause among older people. But as you probably know, dry mouth isn’t associated with aging. So, what causes these cavities?
According to medical experts, dry mouth is a side effect in more than 600 medications. Some of the medicines that are known to cause dry mouth include those for high-blood pressure, allergies, anxiety or depression, pain, high cholesterol, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s diseases. Most of these diseases are common among older people. It’s always essential to tell your dentist about your medications. A good dentist in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. can make a recommendation to help relieve your dry mouth symptoms, which are the leading cause of cavities and bad mouth odour.
How to Relieve Dry Mouth Symptoms?
Here are some recommendations from a good dentist in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. to help in relieving dry mouth symptoms.
• Consult with your doctor to change dosage or medication causing your mouth to dry
• You may consider buying over-the-counter oral moisturisers
• Drink plenty of water. You don’t wait until you are thirsty to drink water.
• Use sugar-free gum. It helps in stimulating saliva production
• Keep off foods that irritate your mouth. They include alcohol, coffee, acidic fruit juices, and carbonated drinks.
Dental Spa at Abacoa is here to help with all your dentistry needs.
Visit our Facebook profile for more information.
