Beyond Tooth Care
Treating Bad Breath and Dry Mouth
When you think of preventive dentistry, you might think of regular checkups and teeth cleanings. And you would be right. But at the Tulsa dental practice of Canady Dental, our preventive care goes beyond cavities and gum disease to problems people face very day.
Do you suffer from bad breath or dry mouth? You’re not alone. Over 25 million people in this country have some level of dry mouth. For some, dry mouth is just bothersome; for others, it can lead to a variety of health problems, including:
- Tooth decay
- Mouth infections
- Bad breath
- Altered taste
- Difficulty with chewing, swallowing and speaking
What Causes Dry Mouth?
- Medications. In fact, over 400 medications, including over-the-counter and prescription drugs can cause dry mouth.
- Getting older. As we age, our salivary function declines.
- Medical treatments. Some treatments, especially radiation therapy of the head and/or neck can cause dry mouth.
- Autoimmune diseases, including Sjögren’s syndrome.
Dry Mouth Treatment
You can drink gallons of water, chew gum or suck on candies, but these aren’t solutions to Dry Mouth.
But relief is available. Dr. Canady offers Oxyfresh, professional-grade products that are specially formulated to relieve dry mouth and freshen breath. Oxyfresh products include:
- Power Rinse
- Power Paste
- Super Relief Gel
- Oolitt® Elite Tongue Cleaner
- Breath Mints
If you have chronic Dry Mouth or bad breath, ask us about Oxyfresh!
