Salivation in medical practice is referred to as the term “salivation”. This process, which is constantly carried out in the human body, is very important for its functioning. Due to normal salivation in the oral cavity, an optimal balance is maintained, which helps to maintain the health of teeth, throat, tongue and mucous membranes. In the case when the saliva secreted in the required amount has the desired composition, the first stage of the digestive process, which begins in the oral cavity, occurs without disturbances.
However, there are times when salivation dysfunction occurs. There are two types of salivation disorders. The first of them is hyper-, and the second is hyposalivation. These disorders are noticeable to a person without a medical examination. With hypersalivation,
increased salivation occurs
, the reasons for which lie, as a rule, in the pathologies of the digestive system. These include primarily pancreatic diseases.
Increased salivation is accompanied by gastritis, ulcers and cholecystitis. Often, salivation increases with periodontitis and gingivitis. Hypersalivation is provoked by the habit of taking various objects in the mouth that are not intended for food, as well as
biting nails. Excessive salivation is also possible when staging an inconvenient denture, abusing spicy foods, using a bad toothbrush or inappropriate paste. Hypersalivation is often manifested in the presence of inflammatory processes or tumors of the salivary glands.
Sometimes normal conditions are observed, which is accompanied by increased salivation. In a child under four years of age, this process is not pathological. It is during this period that the little man actively erupts teeth and the formation of the entire digestive system occurs. The salivary glands simply cannot keep up with these processes. All other cases of hypersalivation are a sign of ill health.
Decreased salivation is accompanied by
roughness of the surface of the mucous membranes, dry mouth, difficulty swallowing and difficulty in talking. Hyposalivation is also accompanied by the rapid formation of plaque on the teeth and the deposition of stone on them. In this case, slight trauma to the mucous membranes of the tongue and mouth is observed.
First of all, to increase salivation, you should determine the cause of the pathological process and additionally use the available means. The source of the pathology that causes hyposalivation may be diabetes. Often, salivation as a result of diseases of the endocrine system and the gastrointestinal tract decreases. Provoke hyposalivation and mental disorders. In order to increase salivation, you should seek the advice of a specialist who will prescribe procedures and examinations, establish a diagnosis and give the necessary recommendations.
Hyposalivation may occur as a result of taking certain drugs. Antidepressants and antipsychotics, as well as many other medicines, often provoke dry mouth . If such cases occur, you should also seek the advice of a doctor. The specialist will recommend analogues of the medications taken, the use of which will increase salivation and will not interrupt the course of therapy.
Strengthening salivation occurs during the implementation of chewing movements. They send the necessary signals to the brain, which allows you to increase salivation. An effective measure to normalize salivation is the inclusion in the daily diet of a large number of juicy fruits and vegetables, the rejection of salty, fatty and spicy foods.