Dental Concerns
General
1. Decreased saliva flow can put the patient at risk for dental caries, perio-dontal disease, and candidiasis. Client/Family Teaching
1. Daily home fluoride treatments for persistent dry mouth.
2. Avoid alcohol-containing mouth rinses and beverages.
3. Avoid caffeine-containing beverages.
4. Dry mouth can be treated with tart, sugarless gum or candy, water, sugar-free beverages, or with saliva substitutes if dry mouth persists.
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