After the infection is gone, it is often difficult to regain the weight. That is why it is not recommended to lose weight. If you feel uncomfortable at your current weight you should consult with a registered dietitian. In the past, it was thought that only the elderly could get dry mouth. The medical term for dry mouth is xerostomia.
Saliva plays many functions in the oral cavity.
As a natural fluid, it lubricates the oral tissues, serves as a buffering agent, starts the digestive process, helps remineralize previously formed dental caries and has anti-bacterial properties. With the increase of AIDS in our society and the many medications used to treat the associated conditions, it has now been proven that dry mouth is becoming a secondary problem for these patients. Many of the drugs used to treat the secondary infections of AIDS have been found to cause dry mouth. It is critical for dentists to diagnose oral dryness, identify the cause and most importantly, to treat this uncomfortable condition. Fluoride acts by strengthening the mineral portion of one's tooth and hampering the environment in which microorganisms live in plaque.