2007-01-10 20:16:14 · 5 answers · asked by Heell yeaah! 3 in Health ➔ Dental
Dry mouth may result from disorders and medications that cause a decreased flow of saliva, so the saliva may be thick and gummy rather than thin and ropy. If your mouth is consistently dry, it could lead to bad breath and decay. Salivary flow serves to clear food from the mouth and also provides a source of dietary fluoride to strengthen the teeth and assist in remineralization. To increase your salivary flow, drink lots of water and chew sugarless gum, especially ones with xylitol in them. Also purchase a non-alcoholic fluoridated mouthwash. Topical fluoride slows demineralization and enhances remineralization of tooth surfaces. It also strengthens teeth against acid and solubility. You may be able to get a prescription from your dentist for an antibacterial fluoride rinse called chloridexine. =)
2007-01-11 04:43:33 · answer #1 · answered by LaLa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thick Saliva In Mouth
2016-10-03 03:47:30 · answer #2 · answered by Erika 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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why is my saliva so thick? is it related with bad breath? i have to use a tongue cleaner everyday.... annoying
2015-08-11 22:22:12 · answer #3 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe your body is dehydrated and so the saliva thickens
If you smoke, chew, or drink alcoholic beverages, the dryness can get worse.
Taking some medication
Or you have something like diabetes
You could be alergic to some type of food
Its also depends on if you have a dry mouth with the thick saliva
2007-01-10 20:33:22 · answer #4 · answered by mary L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're dehidrating, and got fungus on your tongue. Drink enough water everyday, and use mouthwash.
2007-01-10 20:32:03 · answer #5 · answered by BryanB 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is gross but spit in a glass of water. if it gummies up and floats you may have a yeast infection
2007-01-10 20:20:57 · answer #6 · answered by jezbnme 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋