Medications

I was speaking to my dad (who lived in Chicago) the other day and he was telling me about some issues he was having issues with his mouth being dry all the time. It got me thinking that it is a discussion I have often with patients. There are numerous health conditions that can lead to dry mouth but the most common cause is medications. Dry mouth is not a normal part of aging. However, it is a side effect in more than 500 medications, including those for allergies or asthma, high blood pressure, … [Read more...] about Understanding the Link Between Medications and Cavities