Xerostomia, or dry mouth sensation, 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. 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 in health? 00:45 Saliva act against pathogenic organisms. It’s also an ally in the working process of teeth and gums. Saliva enzymes initiates food digestion. 3) How is saliva related to teeth? 01:47 Saliva also consists of mineral ions which are the materials from which teeth are formed. Therefore, saliva helps to remineralize teeth and to repair small lesions in the enamel. 4) How much saliva do we produce? 02:04 The body produces about a liter a day, especially during meals. To generate the right amount of saliva it is very important to keep the body hydrated. At night, saliva production is stopped or minimized 5) What causes dry mouth? 02:26 Dry mouth is not a disease in itself, but a symptom that can be caused by a systemic disease or the side effect of certain medications or treatments: 6) What is Sjögren's syndrome? 02:37 This syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disorder in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own glands that produce saliva and tears, as well as other organs. 7) Can medicines cause dry mouth? 02:58 Some antihistamine, decongestant, analgesic, diuretic, antihypertensive or antidepressant medications can cause a certain dry mouth in their users. 8) What problems can dry mouth cause? 03:24 Some of the common problems are associated with xerostomia: constant dryness and sore throat, burning sensation in the mouth, dry nasal passages, hoarseness, doughy mouth, chapped lips, sores, higher incidence of cavities, difficulty when speaking and difficulty when swallowing. 9) Is there a relationship between lack of saliva and bad breath? 04:47. When there is not enough saliva, the remains of food are not removed, which usually generates a greater volume of plaque on the teeth and on the tongue, and its consequent bad smell. 10) Treatment for dry mouth: 05:11 To solve dry mouth problems, it is always advisable to increase your water intake, although your dentist may recommend other methods to restore moisture such as the consumption of artificial saliva, oral rinses, gum, candy or, in even extreme cases, medication. More information on dry mouth 👉 http://bit.ly/drymouthCP. Other videos related to dry mouth: - Dry mouth - Animation 3D: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8x0jXuDhPA. - Cavities and the influence on health: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlgIu9XG8FI - Canker sore - Treatment and mouth ulcer causes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=as-qw-zAOf0 - Bad beath - Causes and treatment of halitosis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdXGlXEGd3o More Dentalk videos 👉 https://bit.ly/dentalkEN. Follow us on other social networks: @clinicapardinas. 👍 https://www.instagram.com/clinicapardinas 👍 https://www.facebook.com/clinicapardinas/ 👍 https://twitter.com/ClinicaPardinas 👍 https://www.tiktok.com/@clinicapardinas Dentalk is a project of the Pardiñas Dental Medical 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 Follow us also on: 👍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clinicapardinas 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clinicapardinas 👍 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClinicaPardinas 👍 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinicapardinas 👍 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clinicapardinas/ 👍 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.es/clinicapardinas #drymouth #xerostomia #saliva