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.
Saliva helps you taste food and drinks and it helps you digest food. It flushes food particles away from your teeth and helps prevent tooth decay. Another name for dry mouth is xerostomia. More than 400 types of medications can cause dry mouth, including: 1  non-prescription drugs for allergies and cold symptoms, and. 2  many prescription drugs for high blood pressure, 3  overactive bladder, and.