Xerostomia, or a sensation of dry mouth, is the result of an inadequate flow of saliva. It is not a disease, but a symptom of a medical disorder or a side effect of certain medications. New video about dry mouth! 👉 • Do you have DRY MOUTH? - Causes and treatments... 1) Introduction 00:00 In this Dentalk from Clínica Médico Dental Pardiñas (http://j.mp/cPardinas) we talk about the causes and treatments of dry mouth. 2) Why is saliva important for health? 00:40 Saliva acts against pathogenic organisms and is a fundamental ally in the working process of teeth and gums. 3) What is the relationship between saliva and teeth? 01:52 Saliva also contains mineral ions, which are the ingredients that make up teeth. In this way, saliva helps to remineralize teeth and repair small lesions in the enamel. 4) How much saliva do we produce? 02:09 The body produces around a litre of saliva a day, and secretion increases during meals. To generate the right amount of saliva it is very important to stay hydrated. At night it reduces or stops. 5) What causes dry mouth? 02:32. Dry mouth is not a disease in itself, but a symptom that can be caused by, among many things, a systemic disease or the side effect of certain medications or treatments. 6) What is Sjögren's syndrome? 02:48. This syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disorder in which the immune system mistakenly attacks its own glands that produce saliva and tears, as well as other organs. 7) Can medications cause dry mouth? 03:10. Some antihistamines, decongestants, analgesics, diuretics, antihypertensives or antidepressants can cause a certain dry mouth in their users. 8) What problems can dry mouth cause? 03:40. Some of the common problems are associated with xerostomia: constant dryness and sore throat, burning sensation in the mouth, dryness in the nasal passages, hoarseness, pasty mouth, cracked lips, sores, increased incidence of cavities, difficulty speaking and difficulty swallowing. 9) Is there a relationship between lack of saliva and bad breath? 05:03. When there is not enough saliva, food debris is not removed, which often leads to a greater volume of plaque on the teeth and tongue, and its consequent bad smell. 10) Treatment for dry mouth: 05:26. To solve dry mouth problems, it is always advisable to increase water intake, although your dentist may recommend other methods to restore moisture such as consumption of artificial saliva, oral rinses, chewing gum, candy or, even in extreme cases, medication. More information about dry mouth 👉 http://bit.ly/bocasecaCP. Other videos related to dry mouth: Dry mouth or xerostomia: • DRY MOUTH - Causes and remedies for dry mouth... Tooth decay and its influence on health: • Tooth decay and its influence on health... Mouth sores: • MOUTH SORES – How to cure mouth sores... Halitosis or bad breath: • Bad breath or Halitosis - What causes it? Dentalk is a project of the Pardiñas Medical Dental Clinic in which we answer your questions about oral health. We encourage you to subscribe to the channel and leave your comments 👉 http://bit.ly/suscribeteCP More Dentalk videos here 👉 https://bit.ly/dentalkES Follow us also on: 👍 Instagram: / clinicapardinas 👍 Facebook: / clinicapardinas 👍 Twitter: / clinicapardinas 👍 Linkedin: / clinicapardinas 👍 Tiktok: / clinicapardinas 👍 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.es/clinicapardinas #cacaseca #xerostomia #sjogren