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Help docs! i'm trying to find out what causes dry mouth besides sjogrens or diabetes?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Other causes: Medications aging chemotherapy nerve damage parkinson's hiv/aids anxiety depression tobacco use mouth breathing/snoring.

Answered 1/4/2014

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Dr. Joel Doyon answered

Specializes in Dentistry - Cosmetic

Medications: Different medications can cause dry mouth, such as high blood pressure medications, anti-anxiety medications, mood elevators, etc. You can also have some sort of infection or defect within the salivary glands that reduces salivary output. See your dentist for evaluation.

Answered 3/12/2014

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Medications: Many medications cause dry mouth. Dry mouth can cause severe dental decay so make sure you have regular dental care. Work with your dentist to avoid serious dental problems.

Answered 3/12/2014

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