The photograph attached to this article provides one of the best true-color images of Mercury that we have. If you could fly over Mercury in your spacecraft, this is essentially what youâd see. The planet Mercury color is a dark gray surface, broken up by craters large and small.
Problems with Dentures Caused by Xerostomia, or Dry Mouth. Dry mouth (also called Xerostomia) in most people is usually a side-effect of medications. Chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and some diseases can also cause a decrease in saliva production. It is necessary to have your dentist find the cause of your dry mouth so you can be treated properly.
Overview. Many drugs cause dry mouth, or xerostomia. According to pharmacologist Mohammed Abdollahi and colleagues in a 2008 article for the Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice, some drugs decrease the flow of saliva or concentration of calcium and phosphorus, causing dry mouth.