For many people, having a dry mouth is just a temporary annoyance. However, chronic dry mouth is a condition that can have a negative impact on your oral health. This condition can develop due to age or as a side effect of taking certain medications. Whatever the cause, people with chronic dry mouth are more vulnerable to other oral diseases.
Key takeaways:
- Dry mouth puts you at a higher risk of developing gum disease, since lack of saliva encourages the build-up of bacteria.
- For the same reason, people with dry mouth are more likely to develop decay and cavities in their teeth.
- Dry mouth can contribute to an imbalance in oral candida. In turn, this can cause oral thrush.
If you notice any changes in how dry your mouth feels, have a chat with your dentist.
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I’m Matthew Houlton, principal dentist and practice owner of Manor House Dental Practice.
Qualified from Sheffield dental hospital in 1993.
Post graduate training with Paul Tipton (Specialist Prosthodontist) from 2005-2007.
Diploma for Membership of the Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) 2007.
Special interest in Orthodontics.
Yorkshire Deanary Fixed Appliance Training Scheme 2002-2004.
I have worked at York Hospital’s orthodontic department one session a week since 2009.
Member of the British Society of Occlusal Studies (the study of temporomandibular disorder).
I have two children, who keep me busy when I am not at the practice. I take a keen interest in and teach Aikido, a martial art, to keep a healthy mind and body.
