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Dry mouth, medically known as xerostomia, is more than just an uncomfortable feeling – it can significantly impact your oral health. Reduced saliva flow increases your risk for cavities, gum disease, and mouth infections. At Practice 32 in Colorado Springs, our dental hygienists often identify signs of dry mouth and can provide guidance on managing its effects during your preventive care visits.
While occasional dryness is normal, persistent xerostomia can stem from various factors:
Saliva plays crucial roles:
Without adequate saliva, these protective functions are diminished.
During your visit to Practice 32, your hygienist can:
* **Discuss Potential Causes:** Review your health history and medications to identify likely contributors.
* **Recommend Management Strategies:** Suggest tips like frequent water sipping, sugar-free gum/candies (with xylitol), avoiding drying agents (alcohol, caffeine, certain mouthwashes), using humidifiers, and over-the-counter saliva substitutes or moisturizing gels/sprays.
* **Emphasize Meticulous Home Care:** Stress the increased importance of brushing and flossing thoroughly due to higher cavity/gum disease risk.
* **Apply Professional Fluoride:** Recommend and apply fluoride varnish to help protect teeth against decay.
* **Recommend More Frequent Cleanings:** Suggest shorter intervals between hygiene visits to manage increased plaque buildup.
While your hygienist manages the oral hygiene aspects, persistent dry mouth often requires further investigation. We may recommend consulting your physician to review medications or investigate underlying medical causes. If dry mouth has led to extensive decay or other dental problems requiring treatment, a referral to a trusted Colorado Springs dentist or dental practice will be necessary. Managing xerostomia effectively often involves collaboration between your hygienist, dental office, and medical doctor.
Don’t underestimate the impact of dry mouth. Let the team at Practice 32 help you manage the symptoms and protect your oral health.
Call Practice 32 at 719-427-4733 to schedule your appointment and discuss your dry mouth concerns.
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I highly recommend Practice 32. Olivia is very knowledgeable. She has state of the art equipment and takes the time to explain what she is doing, explains how to properly floss and how to take the best care of your teeth. Very different from any other teeth cleaning I’ve ever experienced! Definitely check out Practice 32!
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When I went to Practice 32, I found Olivia to be very professional and friendly. The office was immaculate, beautifully decorated and calming. Olivia spent more time than any other dental hygienist I had been to explaining her process and how to better care for my teeth…
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Not only are my teeth super clean, I learned so much in how to properly clean my teeth. Trust me, I thought I knew what I was doing but Olivia showed me the way!! If you want great care and knowledge, go see Olivia. Wouldn’t go anywhere else!!
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This was the most pleasant and relaxing dental cleaning that I’ve ever had. Olivia was patient and kind, and explained the process and the equipment. I found it both interesting and informative! I appreciate that she was also able to take X-rays, which can be sent to my new dentist. Olivia will be my hygienist from here on out. Thank you!
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Olivia is a wonderful! This is the first time I’ve used the guided biofilm therapy, and my teeth felt so much cleaner than a traditional cleaning. Highly recommend!
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Olivia and her team are amazing. This was my 2nd visit to Practice 32 and their welcoming environment, coupled with their professional dental care make it very easy for me to highly recommend them.
