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Xerostomia is the medical term for 'dry mouth' or inadequate salivary flow. Adequate salivary flow is important because saliva helps wash away food debris after eating. Saliva also contains buffering agents that tend to neutralize the acids produced by oral bacteria. These acids are responsible for tooth decay. Therefore a lack of salivary flow, xerostomia, will result in increased risk of tooth decay.
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How is xerostomia prevented?
Patients with persistent xerostomia need to practice good oral hygiene and visit a dentist on a regular basis; the lack of adequate saliva can cause severe dental decay.
Lack of adequate saliva due to the abscence of or diminished secretion by the salivaryglands?
This condition is known as dry mouth or xerostomia. It can be caused by various factors such as medication side effects, radiation therapy, or autoimmune diseases. Dry mouth can lead to difficulties in speaking, swallowing, and tasting food, as well as an increased risk of dental decay. Treatments may include addressing the underlying cause, saliva substitutes, or medications to stimulate saliva production.
What are some symptoms of Xerostomia?
Xerostomia is a medical term for dry mouth. The condition is primarily caused by a lack of saliva production which can have numerous causes. It may result in eating difficulties, halitosis, tooth decay and mouth infections such as thrush.
What is dental carries?
cavaties or decay
What are dental caires?
tooth decay or cavities
What is considered a caries in the dental field?
caries in the dental field is part of tooth decay that consists of the decalcification of the enamel of the tooth. In other words this is considered tooth decay.
What are 3 terms that mean radioactive decay?
Dental Caries is the scientific name for 'tooth decay.'
Fluoride deficiency is best known to lead to?
Dental decay
How can you reduce dental decay?
use enamel protecting toothpaste
Can dental decay cause other medical problems?
Definitely. Periodontal disease can affect blood, muscle tissue and body chemistry. It can even be a major factor in cause of death.
How does the dental decay occurs?
Dental decay or cavity or caries occurs when the bacteria found in the mouth releases acid. This acid breaks down the crystals of the enamel...the outermost and hardest part of the tooth.
What is the most commonest cause of a dental abscess in young people?
decay
