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Dry mouth also known as Xerostomia can be related to multiple physical conditions or environmental factors. The basic cause is the salivary gland not producing enough saliva. Commonly dry mouth is the side affect of perscription medications &/or chemotherapy. It can also be associated with other medical conditions like Diabetes, Lupus or Sjorgren’s syndrome. A dry mouth can exacerbate periodontitis and increase the risk for tooth decay. While the treatment for dry mouth should depend on the cause, there are several OTC products available at most pharmacies that can be used to help relieve dry mouth: Biotene has a full product line from gum to toothpaste, Moi-Stir is an artificial saliva, Spry also has a full product line with 100% Xylitol an ingredient which studies show reduces the risk for tooth decay.

A recent article in the Readers Digest tells of an Illinois man who almost died of a dental infection. It began with a tooth ache on a Monday by the following Monday he was in the hospital. His check was so swollen he couldn’t open his left eye. The dental infection had invaded the muscles that open the jaw, causing his jaw to clamp shut. It had also spread to his neck and was squeezing his airway nesessitating a breathing tube. Last night Prime Time News aired a story about an 11 year old boy who died after a dental infection spread to his brain, sadly, resulting in his death. There are also documented cases of dental infections spreading to the heart resulting in a life threatening Cardiac infections. Regular dental check-ups and cleanings by your registered hygienist can save your life. YOUR DENTIST MAY BE THE MOST IMPORTANT DOCTOR YOU SEE THIS YEAR!