Sansation

This is a PDF on research conducted by the NSW Centre for Oral Health. It is a bit lengthy (23pgs) but it is worth the read for in depth knowledge on oral health.

healthy_mouth

Things you can do for treating dry mouth:

Keep mouth and lips moist:

• Rinse mouth with water frequently (every 2 hrs while awake & when awake during the night). May add salt or baking soda (1/2 to 1 teaspoon in 8 ounces of water).

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Agrh the feeling of waking up in the morning and having dry mouth is horrid!

Dry Mouth

Other terms for dry mouth: xerostomia

What is dry mouth?

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Try this online oral health application. Should take around 5mins.

Acidity and erosion

What is enamel?
Tooth enamel is the hardest and most highly mineralized substance of the body, and is one of the four major tissues which make up the tooth. It is the normally visible dental tissue of a tooth and is supported by underlying dentin.

What is enamel erosion?
Enamel erosion is the irreversible loss of tooth tissue due mainly to exposure to acid.

What causes enamel erosion?
The main cause of enamel erosion is exposure of the teeth to acids. Sources of acid exposure can be intrinsic (from within your body) or extrinsic (from outside your body). People at risk from intrinsic acid exposure include those who experience gastric reflux or recurrent vomiting. Extrinsic acid can be found in some of our most popular everyday foods and drinks. Examples include citrus fruits, apples, pickles, vinegar, sodas (both sweetened and diet), wine and orange juice.