What If Your Cavities Aren't a Dental Problem?

Persistent dry mouth, dry eyes, and sudden cavities could be signs your mouth is trying to warn you about something more than dehydration. In this video, we’re talking about Sjögren’s disease, an autoimmune condition that can affect saliva production, cause extreme dry mouth, and increase your risk for cavities, bad breath, mouth irritation, oral yeast infections, and gumline decay. You’ll learn common dry mouth signs to watch for, why dentists and dental hygienists may notice Sjögren’s symptoms first, other causes of dry mouth like medications or mouth breathing, and 7 tooth-saving tips to help protect your teeth with dry mouth, including fluoride toothpaste, sugar-free gum or lozenges, alcohol-free mouthwash, more frequent dental visits, and healthy daily oral care habits. 🦷 THE BETTERMOUTH APP: https://www.bettermouth.com/ 🪥 SHOP MY STOREFRONT: https://bit.ly/4jgJPdG 🦷 RELATED VIDEOS: https://youtu.be/lP0P-zduVcQ https://youtu.be/DNE__6LsxOU https://youtu.be/aRn0HPObBw0 🦷 PRODUCTS MENTIONED: ▶ dry mouth mouthwash: https://amzn.to/3KleSDK ▶ dry mouth toothpaste: https://amzn.to/3hMh231 ▶ dry mouth lozenges: https://amzn.to/3CjCd60 ▶ dry mouth gum: https://amzn.to/3sOmw3q ▶ xylitol gum: https://amzn.to/3Vkk0kk ▶ xylitol gum: https://amzn.to/3TBHwbg ▶ xylitol mints: https://amzn.to/3v4Du1H 🦷 WANT MORE TEETH TALK? ▶ newsletter: https://bit.ly/ttg-subscribe ▶ oral care guide: https://bit.ly/free-oral-hygiene-routine-guide ▶ website: https://teethtalkgirl.com ▶ shop happyteeth: https://givehappyteeth.com/ ▶ amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/teethtalk 🦷 SUPPORT THIS CONTENT: ▶ patreon: https://www.patreon.com/teethtalkgirl ▶ youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoWqwg_7NXuvoJZIgzHf8Dw/join 🦷 SOURCES: https://www.nidcr.nih.gov/health-info/sjogrens-disease https://rheumatology.org/patients/sjogrens-disease https://sjogrens.org/understanding-sjogrens https://www.ada.org/resources/ada-library/oral-health-topics/xerostomia https://www.mouthhealthy.org/all-topics-a-z/dry-mouth https://www.mouthhealthy.org/all-topics-a-z/fluoride 🦷 BACKGROUND MUSIC: artlist.io 🦷 NOTE: This video does not provide medical advice and is intended for informational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your dentist or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or dental condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard or seen on social media. ☮️ ❤️ 🦷