Can dry mouth from sjogren's syndrome cause dental problems? if yes, what kind of problems, and what preventative measures can be taken?

See below: You will be more prone to cavities and brittle teeth. Seeing your dentist more frequently reduces your risk and you do need to let your dentist know that you have sjogren's. Avoiding prolonged exposure to sugar such as sucking on hard candy that is not sugar-free helps reduce your risk. Sometime using products such biotene/oasis can help. Medications such as Evoxac (cevimeline) and salagen may help moisture.

Dry Moutn: Dry mouth for any reason is a problem. With insufficient saliva flow plaque builds up more rapidly and the saliva cannot act as a buffer, resulting in more decay. It is especially important to thoroughly clean your teeth using good brushing and flossing habits, Fluoride rinse will also help make teeth more resistant to decay. Regular checkups are also essential to keep teeth and gums healthy.

Sjorgren's : Dry mouth caused by sjorgren's syndrome can be much more debilitating than just the annoyance of not enough saliva. Saliva naturally flushes acid created by bacteria and sugar, etc. Saliva is greatly reduced while sleeping. The loss of saliva due to sjorgren's can increase decay and periodontal disease. Floss and brush meticulously and try xylitol containing products to increase natural saliva.