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Dry mouth/ What makes you wake up in the morning with a dry mouth?

2023-09-01 08:12:00, Shëndeti CNA

It has happened to all of us that one morning we wake up with a dry mouth. However, if it is something that happens often, then it is probably not a random phenomenon, but a condition that needs to be treated.

Dry mouth occurs when the oral cavity does not produce enough saliva. According to the Cleveland Clinic, lack of saliva is usually a symptom or side effect of another health problem. Frank A. Scannapieco, periodontist, microbiologist and chair of oral biology at the University at Buffalo School of Dentistry reveals the root causes of dry mouth and suggests solutions:

Dehydration

Dry mouth often acts as a sign that the whole body is dehydrated. When the body lacks the necessary fluids, it is unable to produce saliva, which consists almost entirely of water, leading to dry mouth.

Mouth breathing

Do you wake up with your mouth open? If so, then this habit may be to blame for your dry mouth. "The tissues of the mouth become dry, especially those closer to the lips," explains Dr. Scannapieco. Mouth breathing is seen more often when there is congestion. A blocked nose makes breathing through the nose difficult, so clearing your sinuses before bed will help prevent dry mouth.

Obstructive sleep apnea

If you snore regularly and wake up every day with a dry mouth, you may be suffering from sleep apnea, a sleep disorder characterized by abnormal breathing during sleep. People with this disease experience trouble breathing, shortness of breath, and loud snoring, according to the Mayo Clinic. These symptoms often force the patient to breathe through the mouth, intensifying the dryness of the mouth.

MEDICINES

Some medicines affect the oral cavity, reducing the flow of saliva. Medicines such as antidepressants, antihistamines, decongestants, muscle relaxants, pain relievers, but also those used to treat overactive bladder. Dry mouth is more common in older people, which may be explained by the fact that these people tend to take more medications.

Diseases

Besides sleep apnea, there are some more serious conditions that can cause dry mouth. For example, some autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and Sjogren's syndrome, show effects on the salivary glands, informs Dr. Scannapieco. Diabetes, a stroke, an oral yeast infection and Alzheimer's disease can also be linked to dry mouth, adds the Mayo Clinic.

Consumption of alcohol or caffeine at the end of the day

Drinking caffeinated or alcoholic beverages in the afternoon or evening can be the culprit behind dry palate. That's because caffeine and alcohol are mild dehydrators, which can lead to dry mouth, according to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research.

Five ways to prevent dry mouth

Dr. Scannapieco sugjeron 5 taktika të thjeshta për t'ju ndihmuar të menaxhoni ose madje të trajtoni plotësisht gojën e thatë:

1. Konsultohuni me mjekun tuaj

Linja e parë e mbrojtjes kundër gojës së thatë është identifikimi i ndonjë sëmundjeje themelore. Nëse marrja e një medikamenti është shkaku i tharjes së gojës, mund të jetë e nevojshme të ndryshoni dozën ose të përshkruani një ilaç tjetër që nuk shkakton këtë efekt anësor.

2. Pini shumë ujë

Tetë gota ujë në ditë janë një sasi e nevojshme për të qëndruar të hidratuar. Mbani gjithmonë një shishe uji me vete, pavarësisht nëse jeni në zyrë, në shtrat ose jashtë e rreth e rrotull, në mënyrë që të mund të pini ujë gjatë gjithë ditës, sugjeron Dr. Scannapieco.

3. Përdorni një lagështues

Një lagështues në dhomën e gjumit do të shtojë lagështi në atmosferën e dhomës, duke parandaluar tharjen e gojës gjatë natës, veçanërisht nëse nuk jeni frymëmarrës nga goja.

4. Shmangni alkoolin dhe pijet me kafeinë

Meqenëse këto pije kanë tendencë të shkaktojnë dehidrim, shmangia e tyre mund të zvogëlojë efektet e gojës së thatë.

5. Bëjeni higjienën orale prioritet

People who experience dry mouth are more prone to dental conditions like tooth decay, so a proper oral hygiene routine is essential, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Brush your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste and floss regularly, suggests Dr. Scannapieco. Supplement your oral hygiene routine with a fluoride mouthwash. Some mouthwashes, in fact, like those with xylitol, are made specifically for people with dry mouth, so ask your dentist for more information. Finally, it's best to avoid mouthwashes that contain alcohol or peroxide, as they can worsen dry mouth./ CNA