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Consultation for Dry Mouth
Introduction | Purpose | Ideal Patients | Types | Treatment Steps | Benefits | Advantages | Durability | Treatment Time | Cost | Risk & Complications | Disadvantages | Alternatives | Aftercare |
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Treatment Longevity :
Long-term/ Short-term
Treatment Duration : 15 minutes
Your treatment depends on the cause of your dry mouth.
Your dentist may:
- Change medications that cause dry mouth. If your doctor believes medication to be the cause, he or she may adjust your dosage or switch you to another medication that doesn't cause a dry mouth.
- Recommend products to moisturize your mouth. These can include prescription or over-the-counter mouth rinses, artificial saliva or moisturizers to lubricate your mouth. Mouthwashes designed for dry mouth, especially ones with xylitol, can be effective, which also offer protection against tooth decay.
If you have severe dry mouth, your dentist may:
- Prescribe medication that stimulates saliva. Your doctor may prescribe to stimulate saliva production.
- Protect your teeth. To prevent cavities, your dentist might fit you for fluoride trays, which you fill with fluoride and wear over your teeth at night. Your dentist may also recommend weekly use of a chlorhexidine rinse to control cavities.