Which condition is treated by saliva substitutes?
a. Caries
b. Mucositis
c. Xerostomia
d. Halitosis
ANS: C
Xerostomia, or lack of saliva, originates from nonoral causes. Xerostomia is treated by discontinuing medications that dry the mucous membranes or by artificial saliva products. Dentifrices are used to treat caries. Saliva substitutes are not used to treat mucositis. Mouthwash is used to treat halitosis, along with dentifrices.
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