Thursday, July 21, 2016

Some Medications May Cause Xerostomia


The Global Dispatch discussed xerostomia, describing how saliva helps promote oral health by flushing out bacteria and “helping to provide a healthy environment for beneficial bacteria.” Noting that dry mouth can result as a side effect from some medications, the article identified symptoms of decreased salivary production and provided treatment tips, such as chewing sugarless gum and using oral rinses.

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