Clients who experience taste alteration as a medication-induced side effect often exhibit oral health behaviors that increase their risk for developing which condition?

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When clients experience taste alteration from their medication use, they will often demonstrate excessive mouthwash use, suck on candy and mints, or chew gum in an effort to mask the aftertaste. If these clients choose products that contain sugar, these behaviors may contribute to caries formation, especially along the gingival margin. Clients should be encouraged to use sugarless, preferably xylitol-containing, products.

Clients Who Experience Taste Alteration as a Medication-Induced Side Effect