It’s a disease that appears as saliva amount is reduced by 50%, causing difficulty in functions such as swallowing, as well as speeding up of decay formation and progress on teeth, and may result in bleeding and infection on teeth. Deterioration in the function of saliva glands would reduce the saliva amount. Diabetes, cardiac and hypertension pills, and particularly antidepressants and antihistaminics, and many others, cause dryness in mouth. Cotton mouth is formed in cancer patients and people having radiotherapy as well. Drug addicts also have cotton mouth.
What can be done?
Regularly and effectively brush your teeth, and do not omit tooth interface care,
Frequently take in cold water and consume drop by drop,
Sleep at a humid environment at night. Cold steam machines may be recommended.
Use pastille and sugar-free gums to increase secretion of saliva,
Make sure you consume 1.5 litre of water per day.
Avoid or reduce smoking and drinks such as tea,
Do not consume acidic beverages such as orange, grape fruit, including cola, unaccompanied,
Avoid very salty food.
Another important matter that people with cotton mouth should pay attention to is the selection of toothpaste. Smooth pastes with less menthol but more fluorine content must be used. In addition to such pastes, mouth washes and gels containing saliva protein and enzymes must be used in daily mouth care.
