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Very dry and sticky tongue and mouth after quitting cigarettes, how long it lasts? what can i do? sometimes it is really hard to even swallow!

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Dry mouth: Since you were a smoker, you should see a dentist or an oral surgeon to make sure you dont have a cancerous growth in your mouth or tongue.
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