How many of your patients suffer from Dry Mouth?

According to a recent poll of Dentists conducted by the Academy of General Dentistry, more than 80% of patients complain about Dry Mouth and Dry Mouth symptoms per week.. http://www.agd.org/

Dry Mouth is commonly associated with three external factors; Lifestyle, Medical Conditions and Side Effects of treatments. While most lifestyle factors produce a less severe, symptomatic Dry Mouth, the other two causative agents can cause great discomfort to your patients.

Dry Mouth is commonly associated with the following medical conditions:

Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Thyroid Disorders
Hypertension
Depression
Diabetes
Hepatitis
Anxiety
Lupus

Over 400 medications list Dry Mouth as a side effect, including:

Anti-hypertensives
Anti-depressants
Overactive bladder treatments
Painkillers
Tranquilizers
Diuretics
Anti-diarrheals
Anti-parkinsons
Anti-psychotics
Bronchodilators

Some common drugs with Dry Mouth incidence 10% or greater:

Reference: Prescribing Information / http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/drugsatfda/index.cfm
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Common consequences of Dry Mouth include:

Sores or split skin at the corners of mouth
Bad breath
Difficulty speaking and/or swallowing
A burning or tingling sensation of the tongue
An altered sense of taste
Increased plaque, tooth decay and gum disease

MayoClinic.com