Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine

Oral health effects

• Xerostomia (dry mouth)

  Dry mouth plus stimulant-related clenching; caries risk rises, especially with sugary drinks.

  Clinical management: Hydration, sugar-free gum/xylitol, salivary substitutes, high-fluoride products; reinforce caries prevention.

• Bruxism

  Antidepressant-associated jaw clenching/grinding can occur or worsen.

  Clinical management: Assess for wear; consider an occlusal guard; discuss with prescriber if severe.

• Unpleasant taste (dysgeusia)

  The label lists unpleasant taste alongside dry mouth among gastrointestinal adverse reactions.

  Clinical management: Ask about altered or metallic taste, which can reduce appetite and oral comfort; reassure that it is drug-related and often fades. Rule out oral candidiasis or poor hygiene as contributors and encourage sugar-free options rather than sweet foods/drinks used to mask the taste.