{"id":7266,"date":"2026-01-26T10:15:48","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T09:15:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tsastre.com\/the-danger-of-dry-mouth-xerostomia\/"},"modified":"2026-01-26T10:15:48","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T09:15:48","slug":"the-danger-of-dry-mouth-xerostomia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tsastre.com\/en\/the-danger-of-dry-mouth-xerostomia\/","title":{"rendered":"The Danger of Dry Mouth (Xerostomia)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udca7  <strong>Does your mouth often feel dry or pasty? It&#8217;s not just a discomfort, it&#8217;s a warning sign. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Saliva is the great protector of your mouth. It neutralizes acids, fights bacteria and helps prevent cavities. With age, and especially due to medication (hello, pills for stress or anxiety!), saliva production can decrease.  <\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>A dry mouth (Xerostomia) triggers the risk of:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Aggressive caries (especially in the neck of the tooth).<\/li>\n<li>Gum disease.<\/li>\n<li>Fungal infections (candidiasis).<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty swallowing or speaking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prevention:<\/strong> Drink water constantly, avoid excessive coffee and alcohol, and consult with us. There are solutions to stimulate saliva or substitutes that can help you. <\/p>\n<p>Check the medication you take and if it causes dryness.<\/p>\n<p>Bring it up at your next visit at DentalSpa so we can create a prevention plan!<\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>#DryMouth #Xerostomia #Saliva #CariesPrevention #DentalHealth #MidAge #DentalCare<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; \ud83d\udca7 Does your mouth often feel dry or pasty? It&#8217;s not just a discomfort, it&#8217;s a warning sign. Saliva is the great protector of your mouth. It neutralizes acids, fights bacteria and helps prevent cavities. 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