General Health Information

Having
some dental problems, and when saliva drying medications (especially
alcohol-based dental products) are ingested, your gums are sometimes
sacrificed. And before long a patient may notice that the gums are not
as pink and healthy as they used to be. In fact, another unlikely
result is that the teeth may feature an angry yellow shade that is
indicative of plaque buildup. Failure to have this plaque
professionally removed by an oral hygienist in your dentist’s office
will only continue to make the situation worse and before long your
gums will turn from pink and healthy to red and bleeding. To this end,
it is wise to inquire about medications you may receive from your
doctor if one of the side effects is dry mouth, and if this is indeed
the possibility, do not hesitate to point out to your doctor if you
experience this side effect. Other medications may be useful, and even
if you must continue on with them, there may be things your doctor can
suggest that will prevent dry mouth from continuing. Do not take your healthy gums for granted! They require saliva to stay that way!