Monthly Archives: June 2023

Nerve injuries

Injury to the nerves that directly affect the nerves in the head or neck may affect saliva production. When the function of these nerves is to send signals to the… Read more »

hormonal changes

Hormonal changes mainly affect women, and can lead to decreased saliva production. This mostly occurs during pregnancy or menopause, although it is not a very common or noticeable symptom in… Read more »

drugs

Some medications have dry mouth as a side effect. Some of the most common ones are medications to treat depression, anxiety, high blood pressure, antihistamines, analgesics, and muscle relaxants.

Medical treatments

Certain medical treatments, such as cancer treatment, can affect the normal production and flow of saliva. Above all, radiotherapy treatments occur in the head and neck, and are usually associated… Read more »

Causes of dry mouth

Decreased saliva production is usually associated with various factors. When the salivary glands are not functioning properly, the first step is to find a cause in order to make a… Read more »

Consult an orthodontist

As a final step we want to highlight the importance of constantly monitoring the treatment, and going to the orthodontist’s office without missing an appointment. Through these reviews it is… Read more »