What Is Xerostomia?
4. Aging
Among the most common causes of xerostomia is aging, and there are several potential reasons behind this. One is that, quite simply, our bodies become less effective and work less efficiently as they did when we were young. This can mean that less saliva is made or that the salivary glands don’t function as well as they should.
Aging people might also not be getting adequate nutrition and they are also more likely to be on medication. Their advancing years can also mean the body is less able to process their medication. What’s more is that older people are also more likely to have certain health conditions that can cause a dry mouth.
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