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

Xerostomia, or the sensation of dry mouth, is the result of inadequate saliva flow. It is not a disease, but rather a symptom of a medical condition or a side effect of certain medications. New video about dry mouth! 👉    • ¿Tienes la BOCA SECA? - Causas y tratamien...   1) Introduction 00:00 In this Dentalk video from Pardiñas Dental Clinic (http://j.mp/cPardinas), we discuss the causes and treatments of dry mouth. 2) Why is saliva important for health? 00:40 Saliva acts against pathogenic organisms and is a fundamental ally in the functioning of teeth and gums. 3) What is the relationship between saliva and teeth? 01:52 Saliva also contains mineral ions, which are the building blocks of teeth. In this way, saliva helps to remineralize teeth and repair minor enamel damage. 4) How much saliva do we produce? 02:09 The body produces about a liter of saliva daily, and secretion increases during meals. To generate the right amount of saliva, it is very important to stay hydrated. Saliva production decreases or stops at night. 5) What causes dry mouth? 02:32 Dry mouth is not a disease in itself, but a symptom that can be caused by, among other things, a systemic disease or the side effect of certain medications or treatments. 6) What is Sjögren's syndrome? 02:48 This syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disorder in which the immune system mistakenly attacks its own salivary and tear-producing glands, as well as other organs. 7) Can medications cause dry mouth? 03:10 Some medications, such as antihistamines, decongestants, analgesics, diuretics, antihypertensives, or antidepressants, can cause dry mouth in some users. 8) What problems can dry mouth cause? 3:40 Some common problems are associated with xerostomia (dry mouth): constant dryness and sore throat, burning sensation in the mouth, dry nasal passages, hoarseness, pasty mouth, chapped lips, sores, increased incidence of cavities, difficulty speaking, and difficulty swallowing. 9) Is there a relationship between lack of saliva and bad breath? 5:03 When there is insufficient saliva, food debris is not eliminated, which often leads to a greater buildup of plaque on the teeth and tongue, and consequently, bad breath. 10) Treatment for dry mouth: 5:26 To address dry mouth, increasing water intake is always recommended, although your dentist may suggest other methods to restore moisture, such as artificial saliva, mouthwash, chewing gum, sucking on hard candy, or even, in extreme cases, medication. Learn more about dry mouth 👉 http://bit.ly/bocasecaCP Other videos related to dry mouth: Dry mouth or xerostomia:    • BOCA SECA - Causas y remedios de la sequed...   Tooth decay and its impact on health:    • La caries dental y su influencia en la sal...   Mouth sores:    • LLAGAS EN LA BOCA – Cómo curar las aftas b...   Halitosis or bad breath:    • Mal aliento o Halitosis - ¿Qué la causa y ...   Dentalk is a project of the Pardiñas Dental Clinic 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 on: 👍 Instagram:   / clinicapardinas   👍 Facebook:   / clinicapardinas   👍 Twitter:   / clinicapardinas   👍 LinkedIn:   / clinicapardinas   👍 TikTok:   / clinicapardinas   👍 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.es/clinicapardinas #drymouth #xerostomia #sjogrens