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Irwin Dentistry
Steve Irwin, DDS, FAGD
home icon 731 N. Beach Blvd., Suite 150
La Habra, CA 90631
moible phone icon (714) 674-0555
(562) 697-2500
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Dry Mouth

Dry Mouth

Saliva flow keeps the mouth moist and aids in chewing, swallowing, digestion and speech. Dry mouth is a condition from the lack of normal saliva flow.


Causes of dry mouth:

  • Dehydration
  • Emotional stress
  • Anemia
  • Related to surgery
  • Medical Conditions
  • Medication
  • Allergy
  • Anti-depressant
  • Blood pressure
  • Some mouth washes that are high in alcohol content

Dry mouth symptoms:

  • Mouth feels sticky
  • Lips cracked and dry
  • Tongue may have burning sensation

People who experience dry mouth are at high risk for developing cavities, gum disease and bad breath.


Helping dry mouth:

  • Chewing gum / lozenges
  • Humidifier at night
  • Maintaining good oral hygiene

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  • 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • 8:00am - 5:00pm

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Phone | (714) 674-0555
Fax | (562) 905-2095
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