¿Tienes la BOCA SECA? - Causas y tratamiento de la XEROSTOMÍA o sequedad de boca | Dentalk! ©

Xerostomia, or dry mouth, is the result of inadequate saliva flow. Here we provide all the information about dry mouth. 0) Introduction 00:00 We discuss the causes and treatments of xerostomia, or dry mouth, in this Dental Talk from Clínica Médico Dental Pardiñas (http://j.mp/cPardinas). 1) Why is saliva important for health? 00:34 Saliva acts against pathogens and is a fundamental ally in the functioning of teeth and gums, being the main defense against tooth decay. 👉    • EVITA LAS CARIES – Causas, PREVENCIÓN y tr...   2) Causes of dry mouth 02:30 Dry mouth is not a disease in itself, but rather a symptom that can be caused by: Sjögren's syndrome, diabetes, salivary gland disorders, stress and anxiety, respiratory illnesses, the use of certain medications, chemotherapy and radiation therapy, age, pregnancy, an unbalanced diet, alcohol, tobacco, and drug use, public speaking, dehydration, mouth breathing, or sleeping 👉    • PAPERAS - Cómo se CONTAGIA y TRATAMIENTO -...  . 3) What types of xerostomia are there? 08:32. Depending on the cause, we talk about reversible or irreversible xerotostomia, the latter being when there is irreparable damage to the glandular system. 4) How is xerostomia diagnosed? 09:06. Although it is still a subjective sensation for the patient, the mouth can be analyzed to diagnose possible problems with salivary gland function. The most common procedures include sialometry, glandular biopsy, and scintigraphy. Other less common ones include sialography, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, and computed tomography. 5) Consequences of dry mouth 10:06. Beyond the discomfort inherent to dry mouth, this problem can lead to other diverse symptoms such as dry and sore throat, burning mouth, dry nasal passages, hoarseness, pasty mouth, chapped lips, sores, an increased incidence of cavities, difficulty speaking, swallowing problems, and bad breath 👉    • Elimina el MAL ALIENTO  - Causas y tratami...  . 6) How to avoid dry mouth 11:57. Before we dive into this, it's worth remembering that there is irreversible and reversible xerostomia, and, of course, their treatment is different. 6a) Home remedies for dry mouth 12:06. It is advisable to increase water intake and stimulate saliva production by using sugar-free gum and candy, favoring the consumption of fruits and vegetables and reducing consumption of very sweet, very salty, very acidic, very hot, or very spicy foods. It is also advisable to avoid alcohol, tobacco, and/or drugs 👉    • EFECTO de las DROGAS en la BOCA - Consecue...  . 6b) Medical treatment for xerostomia 12:30. If xerostomia is a result of a medical condition, it is essential to seek medical advice. They may recommend the use of artificial saliva, certain types of oral rinses, and, in more severe cases, medications to stimulate saliva production. If you live in A Coruña, at Clínica Pardiñas we are specialists in this field. If you're not from here, you can request an online consultation 👉 https://bit.ly/citaonlineCP. More information about dry mouth 👉 http://bit.ly/bocasecaCP. Dentalk is a project of Clínica Médico Dental Pardiñas where we answer your questions about oral health. We encourage you to subscribe to the channel and leave your comments 👉 http://bit.ly/suscribeteCP More Dentalk videos here 👉 https://bit.ly/dentalkES Follow us also on: 👍 Instagram:   / clinicapardinas   👍 Facebook:   / clinicapardinas   👍 Twitter:   / clinicapardinas   👍 Linkedin:   / clinicapardinas   👍 TikTok:   / clinicapardinas   👍 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.es/clinicapardinas #bocaseca #xerostomia