Ottawa Dentist Describes Fixes for Dry Mouth

Oct. 18, 2010 - PRLog -- Ottawa ON – Ottawa ON dentist Dr. Pamela Li frequently observes patients with Dry Mouth Syndrome, a condition signaled by diminished or absent saliva. Without saliva’s moisture, a person could have increased cavities and gum infections. Bacteria, sugars and acids are always in the mouth, but they are usually cleaned off teeth, root surfaces, and gums by saliva.  

Medications for allergies, depression, high blood pressure, or insomnia can cause dry mouth – as in addition to multiple other conditions. “If you’re taking prescription medicine, you probably can’t avoid it. But, you need to be particularly careful to have your preventive dental checkups,” notes Dr. Li, an Ottawa ON cosmetic dentistry expert.

Here are some suggestions from Ottawa dentist (http://www.drpamelali.com/) Dr. Li:
•   Drink cool water or melt ice chips in your mouth (but don’t chew the ice!).
•   Drink milk, it has moisturizing properties.
•   Decrease caffeine consumption – caffeine is a top cause of dry mouth. Drink caffeine-free tea, coffee, and sodas.
•   Employ a cool air humidifier in your bedroom.
•   Don’t use alcohol and alcohol-containing mouthwashes. Alcohol dries your mouth and can irritate its tissues.
•   Consume sugar-free candy, gum and beverages. Seek out products with Xylitol. Chewing gum will help stimulate the flow of saliva.
•   Visit your dentist often. Dry mouth can lead to oral yeast infections and cavities.
•   Practice excellent oral hygiene.
•   Use Biotene products, which are gentle and formulated particularly for Dry Mouth Syndrome.  Biotene comes in toothpaste, mouthwash, and gum.
•   “Look for non-prescription products that moisturize your mouth or stimulate saliva at your drug store,” suggests Dr. Li, an Ottawa dental implants (http://www.drpamelali.com/dentistry-implants-ottawa.php) provider.

Learn More
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About Dr. Pamela Li
Ottawa ON dentist, Dr. Pamela Li provides an array of dental services that meet your needs all in one convenient location. Dr. Li also fits patients for the PPM sports mouth guard which is based on neuromuscular principles and increases an athlete’s strength, flexibility, and range of motion.

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Dr. Pamela Li graduated from the University of Western Ontario in 1988 with a BSc in chemistry. She then completed her dental training in 1992 at the University of Toronto. Afterwards.