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Dry mouth and too much saliva

By Gaiasmom
Posted June 18, 2009 at 7:36 pm · 7 replies
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I didn't realize that this was a common condition. My mouth "feels" dry most of the time while at the same time I am constantly swallowing saliva. It just doesn't make sense but it's what I've been experiencing for almost 5 years. I had two lower teeth removed about that time and had veneers put in. That's the only thing I can think of that might have caused this, but my dentist doesn't seem to have a solution for me. I'm seriously thinking of having the two veneers taken out and replacing them with partials.

Does anyone else experience anything like this? It's really very annoying.

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By Krissy
Posted June 19, 2009 at 5:40 am
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Prednisone causes dry mouth. My dentist said that this is extremely detrimental to teeth. She recommended a cream that I used after brushing. I put a small bit on a finger and rubbed it on my teeth. It gives them protection.
I weaned myself off pred a long time ago. Anyone taking pred should be careful ensure that dry mouth does not cause teeth problems.

By Cora42
Posted June 19, 2009 at 7:43 am
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I have had the same problem for years and am not taking any medication right now so that is not the problem. I don't know what the cause is except for the sarcoid as I never had this before. Every time I mention it to my doctor he fluffs over it as though it is not important. I finally narrowed him down the last visit because my cough back again too and he assured me that it was allergies and proceeded to give me a perscription for the cough and allergy medication. I give up on this one as not one doctor I have had (so far and there have been numerous), can seem to find the cause. I hope you do better and good luck.
cora

By Gaiasmom
Posted June 20, 2009 at 12:10 am
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I'm not taking Prenisone or any prescription drugs of any kind. I don't like the fact that all prescription drugs come with a "warning", so whatever is causing this problem with my mouth is something other than drug related.

By Gaiasmom
Posted June 20, 2009 at 12:13 am
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It's too bad that our dentist's don't have an answer for this problem. I'm going to see my dentist again next week and will bring it to his attention once again. If he doesn't have any solutions for me then I will go the extreme and ask to have my two veneers removed. I sometimes feel that just removing these two teeth will give me a lot of much needed relief. Who knows, it might even solve my problem. I'll let you know.

By Krissy
Posted June 20, 2009 at 2:23 am
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Hi Gaiasmom, It must be a sarc symptom. I have read posts by others complaining of this. It is a nuisance if you have a doctor that doesn't give all your symptoms respect but there probably isn't a lot that they can do for this. Lack of saliva does cause teeth problems, so please discuss it with your dentist.

By Krissy
Posted June 20, 2009 at 2:28 am
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I am sorry that I don't remember the name of the tube of cream I purchased at the dentist for this. It helps protect the enamel on the teeth when you are not producing enough saliva. The tube lasts for ages, as you only use very little on a fingertip which you rub on your teeth. The dentist said that I didn't have to be accurate about rubbing it on, as the little saliva you do have in your mouth will distribute it. I remember reading about it being an Australian dental invention and they received an award for it.

By Great-gram
Posted July 3, 2009 at 8:31 pm
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Hi! If you find out the answer, please share. I have dry eyes, and the eye doctor is treating them with restatis and artificial tears. My mouth is dry a lot, so and I'm thirsty a lot. I don't have diabetes. I have almost constant saliva, even to the point of choking on it at times; I, too am constantly swallowing, only it has a salty taste. When I see my primary or lung doctor I'll ask them about it. Blessings! Great-Gram

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