Antidepressant "dry mouth" may cause dental problems

Earlier this year a study in the Journal of The American Dental Association found that the dry mouth associated with antidepressants may cause dental problems. In an ADA press release it was reported that patients with anditepressant dry mouth "might be at increased risk for xerostomia or dry mouth, according to the researchers. If left untreated, xerostomia could lead to rampant tooth decay, periodontal disease (gum disease), bad breath, oral yeast infection and other oral health problems." Find out more here.