Spit It Out: An Overview of Xerostomia and Digestive Disorders
Impacting nearly one in three American adults, xerostomia has a myriad of etiologies, including but not limited to medications, aging, cancer therapy, autoimmune disorders, tobacco dependence, alcohol usage, and nerve damage, to name a few.
It is well understood that a compromised salivary flow can impact the antimicrobial, digestive, and buffering effects of the oral cavity, influencing risk for various oral diseases such as caries and periodontal disease. However, the systemic impacts of xerostomia are now being critically evaluated, and of great interest is the resulting digestive problems implicated by xerostomia conditions...
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It is well understood that a compromised salivary flow can impact the antimicrobial, digestive, and buffering effects of the oral cavity, influencing risk for various oral diseases such as caries and periodontal disease. However, the systemic impacts of xerostomia are now being critically evaluated, and of great interest is the resulting digestive problems implicated by xerostomia conditions...
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