Within the framework of scientific cooperation between colleges and universities,The Dean of the College of Dentistry at the Dean’s University, Assistant Professor Dr. Samer Majeed Al-Nasrawi, visited the College of… Read more »
The Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Karbala concluded a course on the causes of occlusion and how to prevent and early treatment of orthodontic cases, with the participation… Read more »
Whenever possible, dry mouth should be treated with proper hydration. There are times when xerostomia as a side effect of medical treatment or a chronic disease cannot be treated directly,… Read more »
Not producing enough saliva is associated with a series of very distinct symptoms and discomforts. These steps include: Feeling sticky in the mouth.Bad breath.Difficulty chewing, swallowing and speaking.burning sensation in… Read more »
Frequent use of alcohol, tobacco, and other recreational drugs increases the symptoms of dry mouth. Specifically, methamphetamine is a drug associated with intense dry mouth, as well as other oral… Read more »
It is common for xerostomia to be associated with diseases such as diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, or HIV infection, which cause chronic dry mouth. Sometimes strokes, outbreaks from an autoimmune disease,… Read more »
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 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 »
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.
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 »
