why is there no solution to my very extreme dry mouth syndrome?

January 31, 2010 - 10:18 pm 2 Comments

I’m loosing all of my teeth due to my severe dry mouth. I have seen a number of doctors and have been tested for a number of different kinds of diseases that all has came back negativie. I also have been put on different kinds of medicines, mouth sprays,lozengers and nothing has helped. I’m desperate I need to save my teeth can you help me?

There are many reasons you may suffer from dry mouth;
-side effects of medication, commonly for high blood pressure, urinary incontinence, depression and allergies
-disease:Sjogrens syndrome, HIV/AIDS, diabetes and Parkinsons
-radiation therapy-saliva glands can be damaged if exposed during treatment
-chemotherapy
-nerve damage

Things you can do to help;
-sip water or sugarless drinks often
-avoid drinks with caffeine
-sugarless gum and sugarless hard candy, citrus, cinnamon and mint flavor
-no tobacco and alcohol
-avoid spicy and salty foods
-use a humidifier at night

There is a line of products I am familiar with called Biotene. Biotene has many products like gum, mouthwash, and even a saliva substitute.
Make sure you’re keeping up with your dental visits. Keep an eye on the gumline, this is where you’ll see decay starting with dry mouth.
Good luck, I hope I have educated you a little.

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2 Responses to “why is there no solution to my very extreme dry mouth syndrome?”

  1. Tarnished Angel Says:

    There are many reasons you may suffer from dry mouth;
    -side effects of medication, commonly for high blood pressure, urinary incontinence, depression and allergies
    -disease:Sjogrens syndrome, HIV/AIDS, diabetes and Parkinsons
    -radiation therapy-saliva glands can be damaged if exposed during treatment
    -chemotherapy
    -nerve damage

    Things you can do to help;
    -sip water or sugarless drinks often
    -avoid drinks with caffeine
    -sugarless gum and sugarless hard candy, citrus, cinnamon and mint flavor
    -no tobacco and alcohol
    -avoid spicy and salty foods
    -use a humidifier at night

    There is a line of products I am familiar with called Biotene. Biotene has many products like gum, mouthwash, and even a saliva substitute.
    Make sure you’re keeping up with your dental visits. Keep an eye on the gumline, this is where you’ll see decay starting with dry mouth.
    Good luck, I hope I have educated you a little.
    References :
    biotene.com
    nidcr.nih.gov/oralhealth/topics/drymouth.htm
    causesofdrymouth.com

  2. grandpa walleye Says:

    Wow—-Great advice Angel
    References :
    A dentist