Diagnosis and treatment of dry mouth.
For effective management of dry mouth, early diagnosis and aggressive, symptom-based treatment are necessary to help alleviate much of the discomfort and to retard progression of the disorder. Many effective strategies are available to help patients manage their symptoms. Routine follow-up care with physicians and dentists is essential. With early intervention and proper individualized care, people with dry mouth should be able to lead full and comfortable lives.
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Medha
M
Singh
Rajinder Singh
RS
Tonk
D001327:Autoimmune Diseases / Q000150:complications; D002180:Candidiasis, Oral / Q000517:prevention & control; D002638:Chewing Gum; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000517:prevention & control; D018450:Disease Progression; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D054327:Lubricants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018721:Muscarinic Agonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D012463:Saliva / Q000378:metabolism; D012466:Salivary Gland Diseases / Q000150:complications; D012636:Secretory Rate / Q000502:physiology; D014810:Vitamin E / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014987:Xerostomia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy
D002638:Chewing Gum; D054327:Lubricants; D018721:Muscarinic Agonists; D014810:Vitamin E