How can dry mouth cause tooth decay?
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American Dental Association answered:Dry mouth increases your risk for tooth decay. Saliva helps keep food from collecting around your teeth and neutralizes the acids produced by plaque. Those acids damage the hard surfaces of your teeth.Dry mouth increases your risk for tooth decay. Saliva helps keep food from collecting around your teeth and neutralizes the acids produced by plaque. Those acids damage the hard surfaces of your teeth. More -
Dr. William Litaker answered:A dry mouth can cause tooth decay. The lack of saliva can cause an increase in cavities. Saliva lubricates and helps neutralize the acid in the decay causing plaque. The less saliva, the more chance of developing cavities. There are medical conditions and medicines that can cause a dry mouth. If you are experiencing a dry mouth, you should see your dentist.
A dry mouth can cause tooth decay. The lack of saliva can cause an increase in cavities. Saliva lubricates and helps neutralize the acid in the decay causing plaque. The less saliva, the more chance of developing cavities. There are medical... More
