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Can problems with your salivary glands cause dental issues like cavities, receding gums, red swollen gums, pain when biting down? i also have inner cheek swelling?

Q: can problems with your salivary glands cause dental issues like cavities, receding gums, red swollen gums, pain when biting down? i also have inner cheek swelling?

: Decreased salivary flow can cause all of the issues you listed.

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Decreased salivary flow can cause all of the issues you listed.

Dr Malerman agreed

Answered 10/1/2022

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A member asked:

Can problems with your salivary glands cause dental issues like cavities, receding gums, red swollen gums, pain when biting down? i also have inner cheek swelling?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Dr Malerman agreed

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