We are just two weeks away from Valentine’s Day, which makes it the perfect time to talk about a dental problem that could put your oral health at risk and your romantic night out with your sweetheart!
Dry mouth is unpleasant for the sufferer, it makes your teeth and gums vulnerable, and it could cause you certain problems in the romance department.
But our team at Restorative & Implant Dentistry can keep that from happening thanks to dry mouth treatment in our Pompano Beach, FL dental office!
Here are two reasons you should take advantage of dry mouth treatment now!

Salvia Is A Secret Defense System For Your Teeth

Water is one of your body’s basic necessities. You need enough of it to stay hydrated for proper systemic function and smooth, supple skin.
But adequate hydration is just as important to your smile.
Saliva is produced in your mouth to keep your teeth and gums healthy.
Here are more impressive qualities of this secret built-in defense system:
*Saliva keeps your mouth clean by washing away food particles, which helps your breath stay fresher.
*Saliva protects your teeth from taking on stains caused by dark pigments in food and drinks.
*Saliva gives your tooth enamel a protective coating against acid erosion.
*Saliva helps you fight oral health problems like cavities and gum disease.

Reason #1: Dry Mouth Leads To Certain Oral Health Risks

Now you know why saliva is so important for your teeth. So perhaps these oral health risks that come with dry mouth won’t surprise you.
*It makes you more vulnerable to cavities.
Your body is full of impressive defenses, and saliva is no exception. It naturally cleans your mouth of residual sugars and food particles after you’ve eaten. This helps to cut off the food supply of bad bacteria in your mouth.
Obviously, dry mouth means you’re not producing enough saliva to keep your teeth and gums clean, which only allows bacteria to thrive and decay your teeth.
 
*It puts you at risk for gum disease and tooth loss.
The harmful bacteria that live in your mouth loves to eat sugar it finds in those nooks and crannies where food particles hide.
But when it does that, it secretes ferocious acids that not only attack your teeth, but also your gums. Without enough saliva, your gums and teeth aren’t protected against the acid’s effects.
This increases your risk for gum disease, and as a result, adult tooth loss.
*It weakens your tooth enamel, making it susceptible to damage.
The reason your saliva is able to protect your tooth enamel is because it’s made up of calcium and other strength-building minerals your teeth need to last as long as possible.

Reason #2: Dry Mouth Causes Bad Breath!

You’ve probably experienced that awful feeling when you wake up after you got a little too happy during happy hour. Drinking too much alcohol dehydrates you, so you wake up the next morning with an intense thirst, a dry, sticky mouth, and breath so foul it could knock over a linebacker!
That’s because you don’t have enough saliva to wash away debris and residue from your teeth that would otherwise naturally keep your mouth cleaner and your breath a little fresher.
Now, if you think about all the times throughout the year when fresh breath is a must, Valentine’s Day is definitely near the top of that list!
To keep your mouth moist, and your lips wet and irresistibly soft, make sure you move in for that goodnight kiss after you’ve come to our Pompano Beach, FL dental office for dry mouth treatment!

Schedule Dry Mouth Treatment Today!

There’s still time to schedule dry mouth treatment so you’re ready for Valentine’s Day with that special someone.
Dry mouth isn’t just uncomfortable. It could sour your breath on what’s supposed to be the most epic date night of the year! You certainly don’t want that to happen on your romantic evening.
But bad breath aside, ignoring dry mouth is bad for your teeth given the oral health consequences that come with inadequate saliva.
We’ve given you two reasons to get help for dry mouth with treatment at Restorative & Implant Dentistry.
Now all you have to do is pick up the phone!
Call our Pompano Beach, FL dental office today at 954-590-0538 or fill out our online form to schedule an appointment.