□    Side effects of certain medications

□    Side effects of certain diseases

□    Side effects of certain medical treatments

□    Nerve damage

□    Dehydration

□    Damaged or removed salivary glands

□    Hormonal changes

□    Lifestyle

All medications have some type of side effects.  One side effect of many medications is a dry mouth.  Certain medications used to treat a variety of illnesses can cause a dry mouth.   If a particular medication is causing the dry mouth, the condition will normally subside when the use of the medication is discontinued; however, you should never discontinue a prescribed medication without the consent of a physician.

There are also diseases that affect the salivary glands and lead to a dry mouth.  These diseases include:

□    High blood pressure

□    Sjogren’s syndrome

□    Alzheimer’s disease

□    Diabetes

□    Mumps

□    Anemia

□    Cystic fibrosis

□    Rheumatoid arthritis

□    High blood pressure

□    Parkinson’s disease

□    Stroke

□    Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)

It is also common for certain medical treatments to cause a dry mouth.  The most common medical treatment that causes dry mouth is radiation that is aimed at the head and neck.  Radiation which is commonly given to cancer patients who have some type of cancer around their head and neck area will usually suffer from a dry mouth as side effect of the radiation.  The radiation works to kill the cancer and in the process it also destroys the salivary glands, which are the glands that produce saliva.  The production of saliva in those patients that have had radiation aimed at their head and neck will most likely suffer from a decrease of saliva production for the remainder of their lives even after the radiation treatments are completed.

Lifestyle habits can also cause a dry mouth.  Smoking cigarettes and chewing tobacco damages the body in numerous ways including causing a dry mouth.  Smoking and chewing tobacco decreases the saliva production within the mouth.

Dehydration also contributes to a dry mouth.  When we are sick, it is not uncommon for some of us to become dehydrated. Fevers, excessive sweating, vomiting, diarrhea, blood loss, and severe burns can cause dehydration.  Drinking an inadequate amount of water can also cause a dry mouth and can lead to dehydration.  Avoid drinks with a high content of sugar in them including colas; these drinks tend to cause a dry mouth.  Lastly, the way we breathe can determine whether or not we have a dry mouth.  For those of us that breathe in and out of our mouths, we will most likely have a dry mouth compared to those people who breathe in and out through their nose.

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Types: There are several types of chewing gum, disease, which are categorized as a rule through the typical stages in the progression of the disease at the time of evaluation. However, some of the most common gum diseases are known: gingivitis, periodontitis and Mild Moderate to advanced periodontitis.

Causes: In the majority of cases, development of plaque and bacteria are the main cause of gum disease occurring as several other oral health complaints. The plaque, in fact, builds, the main cause of periodontitis. But other reasons, usually probably lead to several complaints chewing gum, include: genetics, improper oral hygiene, frequent detention of food particles in the gums, mouth breathing habits, poor diet or nutritional deficit of vitamin C, Smoking habits, autoimmune diseases or systemic diseases, diabetes, hormonal changes at the facility, settled compression and grinding of teeth and various medications.

Symptoms: The most commonly reported symptoms found or chewing gum Disease are: red, swollen or tender gums, bleeding while brushing their teeth, gums retreat from the teeth to lose or to separate, continuous olfactory breath, unfit dentures, Miezchen between teeth and gums And change in the bit and jaw alignment. However, the symptoms can often resemble other conditions or medical disorders.

Diagnosis: The rubber-diagnosed illnesses are usually based on the complete history and physical examination required of the patient. X-rays of the teeth or gums affected area can correctly pointed, for the diagnosis and determine the line of treatment of the disease.

Treatment: Appropriate line of treatment is based on the reports of X-ray and other related investigations on the condition of the gums. In general, the treatment of gum are: removal of plaque, standard yet effective drugs and in some severe cases even typical of the operation is recommended.

Daily brushing prevents the formation of bacterial plaque. It will be more effective when it is implemented carefully and methodically.

How to brush teeth daily? The methods are advancing with age.
 

Children under 3 years:

It is up to parents to introduce children to brushing. The child naturally seek to imitate their parents if brushing it is presented as a family game. The child must be guided in his first. One day just by brushing.

Children between 4 and 7 years:

In this age, the child would only brush their teeth. A simple method can be taught to make it more effective brushing.
Brush teeth above, front, behind. When printing a movement of coming and going from top to bottom on each brush teeth well in depth. Two brushings per day are sufficient.

Age have more than 8 years

Adopt a method for life. It now brush down, and up separately by tilting the brush  45 degrees on the gums and printing rotary motion to brush the teeth and gums. Remember the top!
Teeth should be brushed twice a day and well after each meal.

Choosing the Brush a friendly materials:

 Toothbrush must have flexible nylon strands in a rounded tip. The hairs or bristles are a natural outlaw, their mechanical quality is variable. A small head facilitates the cleaning of all teeth. Its greatest precision allows the parties to reach a hard brush. It must adapt to the mouth of each.

A brush is to change 3 to 4 times a year because it is a tool that is used daily and which eventually wear out and do not eliminate bacterial plaque of the neck.

The Toothpaste

Its place is in the paramount to fight against dental problems. The fluoride toothpaste is the indispensable complement of brushing, the most economical and the most common. Antiplaque toothpaste lets you fight against the problems of gums.

Bath mouth

It makes fluorine and substances “anti-plate” in the area where toothbrushes and toothpaste do not have access. It is a dye-specific bacterial plaque, sold in pharmacies.

The Interdental Brush

It helps to eliminate bacterial plaque left in the interdental spaces too broad by a movement back and forth horizontally.

The hydropulseurs

They can identify the bacterial plaque and food debris, but not substitute for brushing. They produce a massage benefits of gum.

The brush must be changed:

Approximately every 3 months;
If it is distorted;
If a white layer (depot toothpaste and bacteria) appears at the bottom;
Contamination is suspected.

How to choose a brush?

The handle:
There are various forms on the market: the rights, curling, long, the shortest of rubber covered …
A right sleeve instead promotes good brushing and rubber can be better taken.

The head:
Ensure its width and length adequate taking into account the size of the mouth and teeth.
A brush “compact” makes it easier to reach back teeth.

The texture:
It is the most important criterion for choosing the brush.