Question 1

what are medicine for dry mouth?

Accepted Answer

Biotene: Most patients who have dry mouth need to drink plenty of water and are at risk for having extensive dental decay.

We often prescribe high concentration fluoride, mipaste, renew or over the counter Fluoride like act. 

Biotene is a system that has been shown to help people with dry mouth.

Question 2

what are ways to eliminate dry mouth?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the cause: Many medications can cause dry mouth. You may ask your physician or dentist for a saliva substitute and rinse for dry mouth condition. Also drink more clean pure water and keep a bottle with you at all times. Dry mouth can cause rampant tooth decay.

Question 3

how come i have a really dry mouth today?

Accepted Answer

Dry mouth: There are many things that can cause a dry mouth, from medications, to dehydration, to anxiety and fear, to neurologic and other diseases affedting salivary glads.  I suggest you see your family doctor to investigate further.

Question 4

does omeprazol cause dry mouth?

Accepted Answer

NOT: a "major" or "common" side effect!

Dr Z

Question 5

can a dry mouth cause cavities?

Accepted Answer

Yes: One of the functions of saliva is constant flushing of the teeth and oral tissues to remove any food debris.  This prevents bacterial buildup which is responsible for dental decay.  Additionally, salivary enzymes also have anti-bacterial properties which also prevents decay.

Question 6

does maca root cause dry mouth?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Dry mouth is not a common side effect from maca root.

Question 7

is dry mouth a symptom of diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Possibly.: Dry mouth can be caused by many things, but diabetes that is uncontolled certainly has dry mouth as one of its symptoms.

Question 8

help! could stevia cause dry mouth?

Accepted Answer

As far as I know, no: Stevia was cleared by the fda  and is considered safe. It is a low calorie sweetener. As far as i know, it should not cause dry mouth.

Question 9

dry mouth and had covid 3 weeks ago ?

Accepted Answer

Congratulations?: You beat Covid-19! Wow 🤩! Congrats 🎈🍾🎊. Dry mouth might be due to dehydration, which is common. Drink a lot of fluids (non alcoholic) and please give your body adequate rest over the next few weeks - no strenuous physical activity

Question 10

can taking iron cause you a dry mouth?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Dry mouth can be caused by taking some medications but iron supplements is not one of them. If you have dry mouth then there could be some other reason.

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