Medical conditions and treatments affecting oral health

There are a number of medical conditions and treatments that can disturb a healthy mouth:

  • Diabetes
  • Chemotherapy
  • Asthma
  • Radiotherapy
  • Sjögren’s Syndrome
  • Kidney dialysis

These can limit the flow of saliva which can lead to Xerostomia. A dry mouth can cause tooth decay, bad breath, gum disease and aphthous ulcers when the mouth’s natural flora is disturbed, allowing harmful bacteria to flourish.

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The mouth – a complex bio-system

The mouth is protected by a delicately balanced bio-system of enzymes and lubricants in the saliva allowing ‘good bacteria’ to flourish and inhibiting the growth of ‘bad bacteria’. 

Many activities or situations can cause the mouth to produce less saliva, upsetting the delicate balance of the mouth’s flora:

  • Drinking alcohol
  • Smoking
  • Stress
  • Prolonged air travel
  • Sleeping (especially mouth breathers)
  • Strenuous physical activity

In addition, many widely used and often prescribed medications(2) can cause the mouth to cry out for moisture, e.g.:

  • Antihistamines
  • Antidepressants
  • Diuretics
  • Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, a synthetic foaming detergent.
  • Over 1,800 prescription and non-prescription drugs (Sreebny, L. M., D.D.S., M.S., Ph.D., “A useful source for the Drug – Dry Mouth Relationship”, Journal of Dental Education, Vol. 68, Nr. 1).
  • Many pregnant women experience swollen and bleeding gums caused by a build-up of plaque (bacteria) on the teeth. The hormonal changes that take place in the body during pregnancy can cause the plaque to make the gums more inflamed.