If you have asthma, you’ll want to put particular focus into your oral health. This is a condition that leaves you more susceptible to tooth decay, due largely to its tendency to dry out your mouth. Many people with asthma develop a bad habit of breathing through their mouths, and asthma medication often serves to dry out your mouth all the more. Since saliva plays a valuable part in keeping your teeth and gums clean, this encourages both bacterial and fungal infections.
Be sure to inform our Lynnwood dentistry clinic if you suffer from asthma, particularly if you have dental anxiety. With this in mind, we can take measures to keep you comfortable and avoid triggering an asthma attack during your visits.
