Jardiance and dental care
Jardiance can contribute to dry mouth through its diuretic effect: increased urination, slight dehydration, and shifts in fluid balance. The medication is also associated with urogenital fungal infections, but oral thrush risk is not meaningfully elevated. Patients on Jardiance who have surgery should mention the medication; it is sometimes held briefly to reduce ketoacidosis risk.
Never start, stop, or change a medication based on what you read here. Bring questions to your dentist, physician, pharmacist, or prescribing clinician.
Medication snapshot
- Generic name
- Empagliflozin
- Brand names
- Jardiance
- Drug class
- SGLT-2 inhibitor
- Category
- Diabetes medications
- Common use
- Jardiance is an SGLT-2 inhibitor used for type 2 diabetes and heart failure, working by causing the kidneys to excrete excess glucose in the urine.
- Dental topics covered
- 1 dental topic
Dental topics
Dental topics for Jardiance
Before your visit
What to tell your dentist
A photo of your medication bottle or your pharmacy printout helps. Here is the key information to share:
- You take Jardiance (Empagliflozin)
- You take this medication (name, dose, and how often)
- Why you take it
- Recent dose changes
- Any side effects you have noticed, such as dry mouth, nausea, or taste changes
- Upcoming dental surgery, implants, or extractions
- Other medications you take, including over-the-counter and supplements
KYT Framework
How KYT uses Jardiance in dental planning
Medications shape the clinical picture but do not automatically change what is possible. They inform the timing, method, and coordination of care.
Structure
Does Jardiance affect bone, gum tissue, saliva, enamel risk, or healing support?
Force
Will chewing, grinding, or bite pressure create added risk for vulnerable teeth or healing tissue?
Timing
Is this something to prevent now, monitor, or evaluate soon? Should coordination happen before treatment?
Stability
What plan gives the mouth the best chance to stay stable while managing this medication?
Taking Jardiance and planning dental care?
Bring your medication list to your visit so KYT can plan with the full picture.
Reviewed by Dr. Isaac Sun, DDS · KYT Dental Services · Fountain Valley, CA · Last reviewed: June 2026
This page is general patient education. It does not replace advice from your prescribing clinician, physician, pharmacist, or dentist. Medication information may change; verify with your clinical team.