Sialogogue
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sialogogue-255-17299973
title:
Sialogogue
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A sialogogue is a substance, especially a medication, that increases the flow rate of saliva. The definition focuses on substances that promote production or secretion of saliva rather than any food that is mouthwatering. Sialogogues can be used in the treatment of xerostomia, to stimulate any functioning salivary gland tissue to produce more saliva. Saliva has a bactericidal effect, so when low levels of it are secreted, the risk of caries increases. Not only this, but fungal infections such as
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Substance that increases flow of saliva
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sialogogue
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2024-04-05T21:59:06Z
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