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- Author(s): WITMER, STEPHANIE ANDERSON (AUTHOR)
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Prevention. MAr2022, Vol. 74 Issue 3, p46-47. 2p. 1 Color Photograph.
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KEEP YOUR MOUTH BUSY Chewing gum or sucking on hard candy or lozenges stimulates saliva production. HEALTH If your mouth ever feels like the Sahara, it might be xerostomia - or, more simply, dry mouth. And it's more than unpleasant: It can up the risk of dental problems like cavities, tooth decay, and gum disease, because saliva serves as a protective barrier for teeth and gums. [Extracted from the article]
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