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Can Absence Of Saliva Causes Slow Eating Of Food?

problem of slow/absence of saliva which has resulted in myself being a very slow at eating my food ...problem of slow/absence of saliva which has resulted in myself being a very slow at eating my food ...problem of slow/absence of saliva which has resulted in myself being a very slow at eating my
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Hi! Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
I read your query. Saliva helps in moistening and chewing of food. Chewing and sucking food usually results in more saliva production but low saliva can be due to various reasons.
Do you have history of any disease like diabetes, anxiety, sjogren or medicines you take or dehydration, infection or blocked salivary glands, chemo or radiotherapy, etc.
I suggest you to keep yourself hydrated. Drink lots of fluids. Chew sugarless gums. Suck on sugarless candies.
If problem persists, visit a dentist. He may investigate your salivary glands manually and by x-rays. If any problem, get treatment. Also consult your physician if you are taking some medications as they may be cause of low saliva.
You can ask your dentist for prescription of artificial salivary rinse and sprays.
Maintain good oral hygiene as low saliva can lead to increased cavities and gum problems. Get regular oral prophylaxis done.
Hope the answer helps you. Thank you.
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Can Absence Of Saliva Causes Slow Eating Of Food?

Hi! Welcome to Healthcaremagic. I read your query. Saliva helps in moistening and chewing of food. Chewing and sucking food usually results in more saliva production but low saliva can be due to various reasons. Do you have history of any disease like diabetes, anxiety, sjogren or medicines you take or dehydration, infection or blocked salivary glands, chemo or radiotherapy, etc. I suggest you to keep yourself hydrated. Drink lots of fluids. Chew sugarless gums. Suck on sugarless candies. If problem persists, visit a dentist. He may investigate your salivary glands manually and by x-rays. If any problem, get treatment. Also consult your physician if you are taking some medications as they may be cause of low saliva. You can ask your dentist for prescription of artificial salivary rinse and sprays. Maintain good oral hygiene as low saliva can lead to increased cavities and gum problems. Get regular oral prophylaxis done. Hope the answer helps you. Thank you.