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Dry mouth remedies

Posted by evw100 @ew100, Oct 3, 2020

I have Sjogren's Syndrome that causes dry mouth. I have been using Biotene Oral Balance Dry Mouth Moisturizing Gel to help me sleep at night. I put 1/2" on my tongue and my saliva started to flow and it sting my throat when I swallowed it. May be the strong sweetness irritate my throat? Wonder if you have the same experience?
Also, any recommendation for products that you use that help your dry mouth will be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

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justrosie | @justrosie | May 21 11:31pm
In reply to @aam1006 "@funcountess careful what you use. My new dentist told me the sugar free candies, lozenges, etc..." + (show)
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@funcountess careful what you use. My new dentist told me the sugar free candies, lozenges, etc can change the acidity of you saliva causing teeth decay. That is what has happened to me. I use to use sugar free candies, ACT Dry Mouth, Xylimelts, TheraBreath Dry Mouth Lozenges. I stopped taking all of they and just use Biotene Dry Mouth wash and spray. I did do a random acidity tests in the mornings and did see a change in the acidity. I stopped using them all. I now only use the Biotene and keep the spray beside my bed when my mouth is dry in the middle of the night. I'm not a fan of their gel. Tooth decay is common with people with Sjogren's Syndrome. I only experience dryness while sleeping. I do tape my mouth closed at night as well.

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@aam1006 -- Xylimelts do not cause tooth decay. At least that is what a google search told me. My dentist actually suggested Xylimelts to me. Also gave me a prescription toothpaste for dry mouth.

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lkirnbauer | @lkirnbauer | May 22 9:37am
In reply to @funcountess "Lioness, can you think of anyother place besides Walgreens? I’ll try maybe Target. My neighbor called..." + (show)
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Lioness, can you think of anyother place besides Walgreens? I’ll try maybe Target. My neighbor called Ralph’s and Vons just now, and no luck.
She has constant dry mouth from all the meds she must take.
How can such a minor thing, be so annoying?

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@funcountess Try CVS, Target, Walgreens, Walmart, they all carry toothpaste/mouthwash. All the best.

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Funcountess | @funcountess | May 22 10:35am
In reply to @lkirnbauer "@funcountess Try CVS, Target, Walgreens, Walmart, they all carry toothpaste/mouthwash. All the best." + (show)
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@funcountess Try CVS, Target, Walgreens, Walmart, they all carry toothpaste/mouthwash. All the best.

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@lkirnbauer
What are U talking about?

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aam1006 | @aam1006 | May 22 11:41am
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@funcountess Try CVS, Target, Walgreens, Walmart, they all carry toothpaste/mouthwash. All the best.

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@lkirnbauer I said they can can change the ph balance in your mouth making it more acidic. That's what happened with me.

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lkirnbauer | @lkirnbauer | May 22 12:13pm
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@lkirnbauer
What are U talking about?

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@funcountess These are all places you can find oral rinses and toothpastes.

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Funcountess | @funcountess | May 22 1:06pm

I don’t know what you are talking about. I have mouthwash and t.Paste.why are you telling me to find those items. Maybe you answered the wrong person?

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synthiaMaine | @synthiame | May 23 7:21am
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@lkirnbauer I said they can can change the ph balance in your mouth making it more acidic. That's what happened with me.

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@aam1006 That's why I use oral probiotics I use them twice a day after you brush your teeth you let it melt in your mouth Way to half an hour to drink or eat and it helps the acidity bacteria and make your mouth cleaner. Has help me I get it on Amazon was told to try this from my doctor. Glad I did. It's helping my tongue too

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lkirnbauer | @lkirnbauer | May 23 9:10am
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@lkirnbauer
What are U talking about?

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@funcountess You were asking where else you can find oral rinses and such. I gave you an answer.

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adental | @adental | May 23 11:46am

Hello ,
I am Dr.Sajjad A. Khan (Dentist). Your condition Sjogren's Syndrome is an autoimmune disease so it would be best for you to ask your Dentist to guide you for saliva substitutes, meds ,toothpaste etc . For my Dry mouth patient my treatment protocol is as follows :
A) Mild dry mouth > Sipping water frequently
> Using OTC mouthwash (no alcohol) such as Biotene
> Saliva substitute Lubricity Xtra Oral Spray
> By prescription ' PREVIDENT TOOTHPASTE DRY MOUTH
B) Severe dry mouth >Including the above mentioned plus
> xylimelts dry mouth
> Fluoride gel with Dental Tray to reduce the teeth damages due to lack of saliva.
> Oral Probiotics such as BioGaia Prodentis
> Counselling and myofascial physiotherapy.
> Treat Dental Diseases such as GUM disease
> More frequent Dental Hygiene visits every three months instead every six months .
> Consult with the patient's Medical Doctor to have a team approach to manage the symptoms .

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