{"id":91,"date":"2021-01-15T14:21:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-15T14:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.avenidental.com\/blog\/?p=91"},"modified":"2021-02-04T14:25:13","modified_gmt":"2021-02-04T14:25:13","slug":"dry-mouth-plymouth-all-ages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.avenidental.com\/blog\/2021\/01\/15\/dry-mouth-plymouth-all-ages\/","title":{"rendered":"Dry Mouth: A Serious Problem for People of All Ages"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Have you ever experienced a dry, sandpaper-like sensation in your mouth and throat? This condition, known as dry mouth, is more than a mere annoyance. It can lead to serious oral health problems, and it can afflict people of any age. In fact, this ailment afflicts up to 65% of people at some point in their lives. In this blog post, we will discuss the dangers of dry mouth in Plymouth, what can cause it for various age groups, and how you can fight it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Dangers of Dry Mouth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Saliva is one of your teeth\u2019s main lines of defense against cavities. It helps to rinse away food particles and bacteria that would otherwise cling to teeth and lead to plaque and cavities. It also contains minerals that help to remineralize little bits of tooth enamel that get worn away through everyday wear and tear. When you suffer from dry mouth, that\u2019s a sign your body is not producing enough saliva. Inadequate saliva production is associated with an increased risk of cavities, gum disease, and bad breath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Causes of Dry Mouth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dry mouth can afflict people of any age group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n