Our mouths are not sterile. The oral cavity is home to more than 6,000 species of bacteria that live in a harmonious balance in a healthy organism. At birth, there are no microorganisms in a child’s mouth, but upon contact with the outside world, certain types of microorganisms settle in the oral cavity. Some of them are completely harmless, and in fact, they are useful and common in the oral cavity.<\/p>\n
Oral flora changes throughout life depending on diet, caries, hygiene habits, and later prosthetic replacements, etc.<\/p>\n
Defense against microbial invasion from the environment begins in the mouth because our organism has developed a perfect defense system. It consists primarily of healthy and uninjured mucous membranes, but also saliva, which constantly cleanses and reduces the oral flora. The secretion of saliva and secretions from the space between the teeth and gums washes away microbes and food during chewing. A healthy oral cavity is a reflection of our heritage, but also a reflection of our overall care, so the beauty and function of this organ depend on our diet and hygiene habits.<\/p>\n
Statistics say: 2 out of 10 of our patients have a dry mouth problem! Poor saliva flow can be a consequence of some diseases, hormonal changes during menopause or regular use of medications (antidepressants, antihistamines, diuretics for blood pressure regulation, strict diets, radiation, etc.).<\/p>\n
All of the reasons listed are risk factors that can change the quantity and quality of saliva.<\/p>\n
Dry mucous membranes are vulnerable, prone to inflammation, and suitable for the colonization of harmful microorganisms. With such a condition, the mouth is prone to bad breath and more frequent damage to the already sensitive mucous membranes, and the teeth are more prone to caries. The result is a burning and stinging sensation, increased caries at the necks of the teeth, and poor fit of removable dentures, if any.<\/p>\n
Do you have a problem with \u201cdry mouth\u201d? We know how we can help you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-498","usluga","type-usluga","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stomatolog-ksaver.hr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/usluga\/498","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/stomatolog-ksaver.hr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/usluga"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/stomatolog-ksaver.hr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/usluga"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stomatolog-ksaver.hr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=498"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}