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Dry Mouth Care

Dry Mouth Care explained in clear patient-friendly language, including what to notice, what a dentist may review, and questions to ask.

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Low saliva increases cavity, infection, swallowing, and comfort problems and requires attention to the underlying cause.

Evidence-based guidance

Dry mouth is not an inevitable part of aging and may relate to medicines, dehydration, health conditions, radiation, or nerve injury.
Bring a complete medication and supplement list to dental and medical visits.
Do not stop a prescribed medicine without speaking with the prescriber.

Sip water, use sugar-free gum or candy when safe, and consider dentist-recommended saliva products.
Avoid tobacco and limit alcohol and excess caffeine because they may worsen dryness.
Fluoride, more frequent monitoring, and careful cleaning may be needed because low saliva increases cavity and fungal-infection risk.

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