Symptoms of Dry Mouth
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
8. Bad Breath
One of the functions that saliva helps to perform when in the mouth is to help control the population of bacteria. It is very slightly antiseptic and this helps to control the proliferation of bacteria that would otherwise breed on the teeth and elsewhere. These bacteria will produce some foul-smelling gases, and this can lead to bad breath.
With insufficient saliva in the mouth controlling the populations of bacteria, the patient will likely find that their breath gets worse. What’s more is that the increase in bacteria will also increase the chances of other problems like infections and tooth decay. It is something that you should consider speaking with your dentist about.
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