title: Dietary considerations for patients with dry mouth.
abstract: Dental caries is seen frequently in patients diagnosed with dry mouth. Nutritional counseling is important for the effective management of dry mouth and to arrest dental caries. With early intervention and proper individualized care, patients with dry mouth should be able to lead full, comfortable lives.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Medicine, Infection, and Immunity, Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
authors.forename: Medha
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Singh
authors.forename: Rajinder Singh
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Tonk
mesh_terms: D002326:Cariogenic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D003376:Counseling; D003679:Deglutition / Q000502:physiology; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004032:Diet; D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates / Q000009:adverse effects; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D006801:Humans; D008409:Mastication / Q000502:physiology; D044623:Nutrition Therapy; D009753:Nutritive Value; D012307:Risk Factors; D012463:Saliva / Q000502:physiology; D014987:Xerostomia / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology
chemical_list: D002326:Cariogenic Agents; D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates