| 11. | Xerostomia is also common among those suffering from certain types of cancer who had to undergo chemo or radiotherapy.
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| 12. | Saliva substitutes can improve xerostomia, but tend not to improve the other problems associated with salivary gland dysfunction.
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| 13. | This article is really trying to mash together concepts dealt with on Xerostomia, Dental caries and Acid erosion.
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| 14. | It has also been found to cause salivary gland dysfunction in some people, causing xerostomia ( dry mouth ).
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| 15. | Predisposing factors include smoking, xerostomia ( dry mouth ), soft diet, poor oral hygiene and certain medications.
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| 16. | This treatment may lead to oral complications which include mucositis, haemorrhage, xerostomia, recurrent HSV and fungal infections.
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| 17. | It is not uncommon for a dentist to see a xerostomia patient with severe, untreatable cavities in almost every tooth.
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| 18. | Unfortunately, a " dry mouth " syndrome causing a decrease in saliva flow or xerostomia often plaques the elderly.
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| 19. | Additionally, some rinses act as saliva substitutes to neutralize acid and keep the mouth moist in xerostomia ( dry mouth ).
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| 20. | When there is no or low saliva flow, also known as xerostomia, the pH inside the mouth is around 6.
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