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Re: Dentist visit and CPAP

Posted by sickntired on October 05, 2007 at 12:14:21:

In Reply to: Dentist visit and CPAP posted by Alamo Joe on October 04, 2007 at 11:26:56:

The reason having a dry mouth may pose the risk of cavities is because it dries out the saliva, which is used to regularly flush the mouth.

You should be okay if you brush and floss thoroughly before going to bed and when you wake up.

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