Remember, if you have dry mouth, you need to be extra careful to keep your teeth healthy. Make sure you:
Gently brush your teeth at least twice a day. Floss your teeth every day. Use toothpaste with fluoride in it. Most toothpastes sold at grocery and drug stores have fluoride in them. Avoid sticky, sugary foods. If you do eat them, brush immediately afterwards. Visit your dentist for a check-up at least twice a year. Your dentist might give you a special fluoride solution that you can rinse with to help keep your teeth healthy. Other Problems
Dental Cavities (cavities are holes that damage the structure of teeth) Gingivitis (gingivitis is a disorder involving inflammation of the gums) Periodontitis (periodonditis is a dental disorder that results from progression of gingivitis, involving inflammation and infection of the ligaments and bones that support the teeth) Tooth Abscess (a tooth abscess is a collection of infected material (pus) resulting from bacterial infection of the center (pulp) of a tooth) Halitosis (bad breath odor is unpleasant, distinctive, or offensive) Related Resources:
Source: NIH Publication No 99-3174 (edited)
