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Tongue-biting with oral lichen planus
Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Nov 1, 2022 | Replies (18)Comment receiving replies
@lcr - my dentist recommended a mouth guard because I think it’s due to misaligned upper and lower teeth (mouth guard also recommended for bruxism), but that is good only during the night - not something I could wear during the day. Strangely enough, although I have a very dry mouth, if I keep anything in my mouth for more than a minute my mouth fills with saliva and I am afraid I will start drooling (without even a thought of anything worth drooling over! 😂) and that’s something that puts me off the idea. lol.
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The drooling will stop once you wear the mouthguard for a time. It is a natural response. For dry mouth, make sure you use biotene, xylitol or Oral B dry mouthwash. Brush twice daily, use a waterpik to keep gums healthy.. Dry mouth often leads to dental and gum issues.