Most of the time, you don’t give much thought to your saliva. Your body produces it, it helps rinse your mouth and keep tissues moist, and you just go about your usual day to day experience. However, when you end up with an overabundance (or not enough) it can make you feel uncomfortable and a bit frazzled. Why might you be experiencing a sudden shift in production and what should you do to set things right again? Talk with us during a dental checkup about this oral health concern (and for now, gather up some fast facts).
Dry Mouth
When you’re not producing enough saliva, you end up with dry mouth. This disorder is also known as xerostomia. You may notice that this happens because your mouth literally feels dry. Or, you may notice side effects like string-like saliva, cracked lips, etc. So, what’s happening here? Well, you may actually be producing enough saliva but it’s drying up (this often happens due to congestion or other reasons for mouth breathing). Or, you may not be making enough of it, which isn’t great for your oral health. There are multiple possible causes, such as stress, medication side effects, smoking, and more. See our team for assistance!
Hypersalivation
If you find that you’re dealing with more than the occasional watery mouth when you smell food you absolutely love, this may be an oral health issue called hypersalivaton. It’s the overproduction of saliva, which can result from issues like GERD, tooth decay, infection, and more. As you may have guessed, seeing us to find out what’s wrong and how to fix it is your best bet!
Check In On Your Smile With A Checkup
All you need to do when you’re worried about your oral health is call us up to set up an appointment! Visit us for a dental checkup in Ankeny, IA by contacting Dental Impressions to schedule a visit at (515) 965-0230.
