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What are any harmful effects of mouth breathing?
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Cavities & gum probs: Breathing through your mouth dries it out. Saliva is needed to help prevent decay. Saliva is also needed to help fight bacteria that causes gum disease.
Answered 5/10/2018
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Several effects: Mouth breathing can produce significant dryness of the mouth. Some of the manifesrations of an extremely dry mouth may include increased risk of decay, altered taste and increased risk of irritation of the mucosal tissues.
Answered 8/23/2012
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