Got dry mouth?
Dry mouth can be caused by increasing age, breathing through your mouth while sleeping, the use of CPAP machine for sleep apnea, Sjogren’s syndrome, head and neck radiation, and most commonly medications. Over 1,800 medications both prescription and over-the-counter, state dry mouth as a side effect, especially antihistamines and antidepressants. Dry mouth can lead to interrupted sleep and allows bacteria to run rampant in the mouth.
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Dr. Nicholas G. Zeik of Zeik Dental in Marlboro, NJ stresses to his patients the importance of a moist oral cavity. Common treatments are: stay hydrated with water and, sugarless products (esp. lozenges, gum, mints). Dr. Zeik also leans towards products which have a natural sweetener, known as Xylitol. Xylitol is known to keep the mouth moister longer by increasing the production of your salivary glands, preventing plaque and tooth decay.
For more information on this topic, call Dr. Zeik at (732) 863 8040 for a fun informative interview.
