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About Dry Mouth Dry mouth is a common problem, affecting about 20% of older adults. [OCF p1B]
More than 400 medications can cause dry mouth, including antihistamines, decongestants, and medicines for depression, high blood pressure, and Parkinson’s. [OCF p3A] It can also be caused by chemotherapy [NIDCR p2B] or radiation to the head or neck. [OCF p1A] [NIDCR p2B] Dry mouth may be a sign of a medical condition such as diabetes or Sjögren’s syndrome. [NIDCR p2B] Reduced saliva can impact oral health and quality of life. Dry mouth can disrupt the oral health environment and lead to increased caries1. Undiagnosed or untreated, dry mouth may have a significant impact on quality of life, causing anxiety, embarrassment, stress, and low confidence. 2-5
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REFERENCES:
NIDCR National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. National Institutes of Health. Dry Mouth. http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/oralhealth/topics/drymouth/drymouth.htm
OCF Oral Cancer Foundation. Xerostomia information for dentists. http://www.oralcancerfoundation.org/dental/xerostomia.htm
NHS National Health Service. Thirst or dry mouth. http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/thirst/Pages/Introduction.aspx
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3 Guggenheimer J, Moore PA. Xerostomia: etiology, recognition and treatment. JADA. 2003;134:61–69.
4 Dirix P, et al. The influence of xerostomia after radiotherapy on quality of life: results of a questionnaire in head and neck cancer. Support Care Cancer. 2008;16:171–179.
5 Thomson WM, et al. The impact of xerostomia on oral-health-related quality of life among younger adults. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes. 2006;4:86.