Long-Term Living Magazine (3/24) discusses oral health problems that some seniors face, including decreased saliva production. According to the article, seniors are naturally at risk for xerostomia, with “nearly 30 percent of people age 65 and older” experiencing dry mouth. “There are 400 commonly used drugs that can cause xerostomia as a side effect, including antihistamines, diuretics, antidepressants and anti-angina,” the article states.
The ADA provides additional information on xerostomia online.
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