Xerostomia

weight and look, thin and undernourished. It also increases the heart rate and breathing sometimes creating heart palpitations. The dental effects of methamphetamine use also contribute to the appearance of premature aging seen in some most users. Users of methamphetamines typically tend to clench or grind their teeth a phase often referred to as "tweaking”. They will have soreness in the TMJ and tooth wear the bruxism can occur continuously. Chronic use of the drug might also cause the inability to open the jaw. Methamphetamines dry up protective saliva around the teeth which is similar to those of Sjögren's syndrome, an autoimmune disease that causes a lack of saliva, which results in tooth decay and Long-term users often experience xerostomia (dry mouth). Treatment of meth mouth usually try to increase salivary flow, halt tooth decay, and encourage behavioral changes. Meth mouth is very difficult to treat unless the patient stops using methamphetamine. Many drug users lack access to dental treatment often due to poverty. Those who are willing to seek dental treatment often struggle admitting to their drug use. Providing dental service to people who use meth can also be dangerous with the mixture of local anesthetics the mixture can cause serious heart problems. Fluoride toothpaste is very important to the restoration of dental health for users but only prescription fluoride rinses can effectively treat the condition. Drugs that increase the amount of saliva in the…

This is a result of multiple medications most residents are put on. Jablonski reports drug prescriptions to average eight medications per resident in US nursing homes. (Reference) People that suffer from xerostomia typically complain of discomfort in both the delivery of oral care and while eating. A few of the many common oral symptoms include: speech difficulty, mouth odor, commissure sores, taste disorders, and prosthesis irritation. It is no coincidence that rates of periodontal disease are…

are behind bars does not mean they should be denied adequate dental care. Although there are many dental programs working with prisons to ensure they receive care, there is a higher demand for dental employees in prisons now than there ever was before. According to a report from a prison in Georgia, their “ratio of approximately 1 dentist to 1,600 inmates is well over the suggested 1:1,200 standard of care” (Mack, 2013). Inmates who need care can not access it when these ratios display a…

cavity. It has been reported that 90% of patients suffer from complications that affect the bone and soft tissues. (Alba Jover Cervero, 2008) Some of the most significant symptoms include; xerostomia, gingival hyperplasia, gingival bleeding, halitosis, attachement loss, deep periodontal pockets, recession, enamel hypoplasia, severe erosion, calculus formation, lesions, and active infections. Xerostomia-The Role of Saliva Saliva serves as an important part of not only the oral cavity but an…

Specific dysphagia-related toxicities included oral mucositis, pharyngeal mucositis, dysgeusia, xerostomia, salivary duct inflammation (thick saliva), nausea and dysphagia. The CTCAE uses 2, 3, and 5 level scales depending on the toxicity, where 0 represents no symptom presence and higher scale scores represent increasing severity, with functional descriptors provided to guide ratings of each symptom by severity. The toxicities and their rating scales used in this study are detailed in Appendix…

current medication regimen. If the Rule of Two’s and the patient’s physician indicates that treatment would be against the best interest of the patient, treatment will be postponed for a later time. If patient is cleared for treatment, an examination will show evidence of signs and symptoms of oral and medical complications due to the drug, Cyclosporine and the liver transplant. Cyclosporine can cause side effects that include anemia, kidney and liver complications that lead to hypertension,…

the mandible will continue to form outward. Tongue thrusting can affect the way one talk, swallow and breath. Tongue thrusting is usually caused by thumb sucking when the child is an infant. Some children with autism will take medications their whole life. Some medications are for symptoms associated with autism. Some symptoms include: Hyperactivity, Repetitive behaviors, and Aggressive behaviors. Medications for hypersensitivity are CNS (Central Nervous System) stimulants and Anti…

albicans. Candidiasis usually arises from individuals that are taking antibiotic therapy, who have diabetes, and who are suffering from xerostomia/ dry mouth from medications, other medical conditions associated with oral candidiasis are those with diabetes, HIV, xerostomia, multiple myeloma,…

old because their newly erupting teeth are especially susceptible. d. Carbohydrate mediated: Strep mutans love carbohydrates! That is what fuels their energy. Hence, advice the patient to change their high carb eating habits, try to locate where the patient is acquiring the most sugar (like candies, coffee, sweet tea, etc.), and try to find a substitute for those habits. e. Reversible: Help the patient understand that she can reverse (help her teeth remineralize) the effects of the caries. i.…

"Oral manifestations and complications of diabetes mellitus: a review." Maskari Al et al state, “Periodontal disease has been reported with increased prevalence and severity in patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes” (Maskari et all. 2). This is due to the healing process of diabetic patients which is worse than normal patients. The salivary glands also suffer complications. Salivary glands are essential for oral health saliva helps with speech, eating, and remineralizing. Maskari et all also…