Xerostomia (dry mouth) is a condition often seen in the elderly.

Here are the signs:

• Difficulty swallowing food
• Angular cheilitis (cracked lip corners)
• Bad breath
• Burning sensation
• Food sticks to mucous membranes
• Redness of the tongue
• Tooth sensitivity

Causes:

• Multiple medications (over 1,000 cause dry mouth)
• Diabetes
• Parkinson
• Alzheimer
• ACV
• Hepatitis C
• Etc…

There are several ways to reactivate the salivary flow and reduce the risk of future problems. It is therefore very important to have your mouth assessed regularly to avoid problems caused by dry mouth.

Don’t hesitate to talk to your health care professional.