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Quality of Life Issues and Psychosocial Considerations in Sjogren's Syndrome
Dry Mouth
The effects of dry mouth that can impact a patient's quality of life are numerous and include:
- Dietary habits
- Nutritional status due to difficulties chewing and swallowing
- Speech articulation
- Susceptibility to cavities
- Periodontal disease
- Oral/fungal infection
- Weakened jaw bone
- Reduced tolerance for dental prosthetics, (e.g., implants, bridges)
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