Symptoms of Dry Mouth
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
10. Chewing Difficulties
Our saliva performs an important role in mastication. This involves chewing and the saliva helps to soften the food. It even contains some enzymes that start the process of breaking it down. Without it, our food cannot be moistened and the process of chewing can become a lot harder.
In addition to chewing difficulties, the patient might also find it difficult to swallow their food. The problems don’t stop there because even speaking can become a problem. These problems can have a considerable impact on the patient’s quality of life, so they should encourage the patient to seek professional assistance.
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