Blog Highlights:

• Dry mouth is also known as xerostomia, from the Greek terms “Xero” which means dry, and “Stomia” which means mouth
• Dry mouth can be caused by the frequent consumption of alcohol or coffee
• It can also be caused by certain diseases that can affect the production of saliva
• Patients who are suffering from dry mouth need to see the dentist right away

Dry mouth is also known as Xerostomia. This word comes from the Greek terms “Xero” which means dry, and “Stomia” which means mouth. Millions of people are affected by this oral problem, what’s worse, most of these people do not actually have any idea how to deal with it. Dry mouth can be caused by a range of factors which includes smoking, drinking alcohol, and the constant consumption of coffee. It can also be caused by salivary gland problems or other diseases that are known to affect the production of saliva in your mouth.

If you continuously suffer from dry mouth, you need to see your dentist right away for a routine checkup and cleaning. You can also treat this problem by improving your oral hygiene practices and also by increasing your daily water intake. Your dentist can also recommend prescription medications to help you deal with dry mouth.