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07/20/2016
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Drinking water keeps the mouth hydrated and is one of the ways to treat xerostomia
Xerostomia. The name may seem strange to many people, but almost everyone has experienced it: the famous "dry mouth." On the eve of an important event or event, it is common presenting symptom, as stress and nervous are two of the causes. The problem is when the dry mouth becomes a recurring symptom: it may be associated with more serious health problems. This time of year, the cold can even lead to lip dryness, but it has nothing to do with xerostomia.
- Dry mouth can be a sign that something is happening to health, it is a symptom of some diseases. Xerostomia ends hindering the digestion, since saliva is the first chemical process for digesting enzymes food - explains the dentist Ariel Apelbaum, which warns of the signals: - The mouth is all dry inside, people often agree with practically glued tongue on the palate and have difficulty swallowing.
Airel for the winter further aggravates the situation, as people end up consuming less water and drinking liquids that generate dryness of mucous membrane, such as wine. The expert also emphasizes that saliva is important for even the subconscious - when someone hurts your finger, for example, instinctively takes it to his mouth. Animals do the same. He said there are chemical explanation:
- In addition to digestion, it is our protection. Maintains the pH of the mouth and protective enzymes. The lack of fluid increases the chances of having caries, gingivitis and bad breath.
Seniors are most affected
The elderly are more likely to develop dry mouth, warns the geriatrician and general practitioner Marcia Umbelino. Also according to the doctor, for disturbing the digestive process, the problem may increase the chances of choking, which are already high in older people.
- Increasing age can cause atrophy of the salivary gland. Moreover, most begin to take medications that can cause dry mouth - explains Marcia. - It's a very delicate situation, because in many cases it is not possible to stop using these medicines.
Treatment for dry mouth, which should be diagnosed by consulting a health professional, can be done through intraoral exercises, in consultation with a speech therapist.
- Depending on the degree of xerostomia, we do exercises to stimulate saliva production, with movements in the tongue, between the gum and cheek - says Patricia Santoro, audiologist specialist in geriatrics and orofacial motor.
Furthermore, there are also stimulators or saliva stockers - the latter that act as an "artificial saliva."
- Mechanical Enhancers are, for example, xylitol chewing gum and candy base. There are also neutral stockers that umidificam mouth, and enzyme containing salivary enzymes such as lysozyme, responsible for inhibition of the proliferation of bacteria - said Ariel, which also teaches the making homemade stimulation.
Source: Extra
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