Some of the sings and symptoms of dry mouth can include

* Trouble speaking
* Eating or Tasting food
* Swallowing
* Dry mouth may cause chapped lips
* Persistent cough
* White Tongue
* Fungal infection like yeast
* Burning tongue
* Gum disease
* Dental decay

Although diabetes can cause many different health issues one effect that it has on your dental care is dry mouth. One sign of diabetes is often chronic dry mouth, which occurs when blood sugars are high and uncontrolled diabetes. When this occurs, ketones lose fluid or inadequate saliva is produced in order to keep your mouth moist. The end result is severe dehydration and dry mouth as well as difficulty chewing and swallowing food. If you are a diabetic make sure to talk to your dentist about proper dental care in order to maintain your dental health.

 A poor diet along with bad dental hygiene habits can lead to cavities and decay along he gum line. This gradual dental decay will result in reduced saliva production beneath the tongue, and eventually chronic and uncomfortable dry mouth, which will exacerbate tooth and gum rot even further. Make sure to visit your dentist regularly and maintain good dental habits in order to maintain good dental health and avoid dry mouth issues.

When humidity levels are low, dry air can shrink mucous membranes and leave you parched. It is vital to keep your mouth and nose moist so that you are not prone to colds, flues, and allergies. So wisely invest in a humidifier and drink water throughout the day

According to the May Clinic, tooth loss prior to the age of 35 could be linked to Alzheimer’s Disease. P. gingivalis is a microbe found in the gums that has been evident in a number of Alzheimer patients who have died.

One way to help or avoid dry mouth is to drink plenty of water throughout your day. By being dehydrated, can be enough to dry out the mucous membranes in your mouth, decreasing your saliva. If you tend to develop dry mouth with physical activity, it is important to carry a water bottle with you at all times to combat dry mouth and nose.

Prolong dry mouth can start to cause dental issues like bad breath, periodontitis, and dental decay. Certain medications such as chemotherapy drugs to treat cancer are linked to dry mouth. However, the most common culprits as far as drugs are antihistamines and anti-depressants. If your prescriptions are causing dry mouth, talk to your doctor about swapping to another. In addition make sure to see your dentist regularly to prevent dental damage due to dry mouth.

In a prior post it when over the proper way to brush your teeth. However it dose not stop there. Now that you know the proper way to clean your teeth, be sure to floss and use mouthwash daily.  You also want to replace your toothbrush every three to four months.

The five steps to cleaning your teeth, according to Oral-B

1) Starting with the inside and outside surfaces of the teeth, make sure to brush at a 45 degree angle in short, half tooth wide strokes against the gum line.

2)Next is you will want to brush the chewing surfaces of your teeth. Hold the toothbrush even against the teeth and move it in a forward and backward motion. Making sure to get both sides to and bottom.

3) Your front teeth, you  will want to brush vertically and use gentle up and down strokes with the tip of the toothbrush.

4)Your gum line also needs to be brushed, toughly yet gently.

5)The last step is brushing your tongue. Moving from the back of the tongue to the tip, use a sweeping motion to remove food particles and help remove odor causing bacteria to freshen you breath

Most dentist will advise to brush your teeth at least twice a day, up to two minutes. However many people brush their teeth for a minute or less. On the flip side brushing too long can also damage as well can increase your risk of sore gums and other problems.

In order to brush your teeth correctly you need to use a proper toothbrush.  The size of your toothbrush should correlate to the size of your mouth. Make sure to buy a toothbrush that properly fits into your mouth.

Make sure to drink plenty of water.  Water helps to keep your mouth moist which in turn minimize the amount of bacteria in your mouth that can cause bad breath. Drinking water is also very good for your over all health care.

One good dental heath care tip is to keep an extra toothbrush and paste at work. By keeping a spare toothbrush and paste at work you are able to brush your teeth after having lunch. This is extra helpful if you have eaten food that left a film on your teeth or leaves you with bad breath.

If you travel and want to use your toothbrush make sure to keep int in a plastic toothbrush case. By doing so you will protect the toothbrush bristles from becoming squashed or flattened in your traveling kit. However keep in mind after brushing your teeth to let your toothbrush dry out before putting it back in the case to help reduce the spread of germs.

Make sure to keep your toothbrush fresh by replacing your toothbrush every three to four months. Old toothbrushes are dirty, ineffective and bad for your health. Studies show that after three months of normal wear and tear, toothbrushes are much less effective at removing plaque from teeth and gums compared to new ones. It is also important to note that you should change your toothbrush after having a cold, flu, mouth infection or sore throat. That is because germs can stay on the bristles of the your toothbrush which could lead to reinfection.

Many people have bad breath or suffer from chronic bad breath. If you suffer from bad breath you may be looking for ways to help manage the problem. If so, you may want to consider a tongue scraper. Tongue scrapers are relatively inexpensive and available at most pharmacies. Tongue scrapers are often touted as the way to improve bad breath, but there is very little research to show that they are any more effective than simply brushing the tongue with your toothbrush as part of your toothbrushing routine. However, trying a tongue scraper can not hurt, and they are easy to use. Simply hold the scraper at the back of your tongue, and bring it forward, scraping gently but firmly along the tongue as you go.

Many people can wake up to bad breath or what is otherwise know as “Morning Breath”. Saliva stops flowing while you sleep, so you may be prone to bad breath in the morning. If so, mornings may be the best time for your daily dental flossing

Be careful when trying to mask bad breath. Sugarless gum should not replace brushing and flossing your teeth after a meal, but in a pinch it can freshen breath by masking odors and is another way to increase saliva production to rinse away plaque and bacteria. Make sure to go for sugarless gum and or mints, since sugar creates plaque, and no one wants a mint that makes breath worse.

It is important to understand that bad breath that seems to have no other cause may indicate an infection elsewhere in the body. If you have chronic bad breath and your dentist rules out any oral problems, see your doctor for an evaluation. Bad breath can be a sign of a range of conditions including respiratory tract infections, chronic sinusitis or bronchitis, diabetes, or liver and kidney problems.

Crunchy foods such as apples, carrots, celery—basically and any fiber-rich fruit or vegetable is your friend when it comes to fighting bad breath. According to Cynthia Sass, ADA spokeswoman and registered dietician. “Eating foods that increase saliva production keep the mouth moist—and rinsed out. Also, many carbs and proteins can get stuck in your teeth—even healthy foods like whole grain cereal or chicken breast.” So follow a meal with a Granny Smith Apple to cleanse the mouth.