Radiation therapy can affect the major salivary glands and cause dry mouth.This condition is known as:

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Radiation therapy can cause damage to the major salivary glands, leading to decreased saliva production and resulting in dry mouth, also known as xerostomia. This can have significant impacts on oral health, including increased risk for dental caries, oral infections, and difficulty with talking and swallowing. Options A, B, and C are not related to radiation therapy-induced dry mouth.

Radiation Therapy Can Affect the Major Salivary Glands and Cause