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Every time i brush my teeth or use mouthwash my mouth and lips get dry. what could be the problem?

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Dr. John Van der Werff answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Alcohol: Most moth rinses contain alcohol and that can dry your mouth. If your does consider using a different mouth rinse without alcohol..

Answered 3/18/2015

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Dry lips: You may have an allergic respond to the ingredients in your dentifrice and mouthwash. Talk to your dentist about non-alcohol mouthwash and dentifrice that's free of sodium laurel sulfate. Evaluation by an allergist may be in order.

Answered 2/18/2017

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Dr. answered

Mouth wash: Mouth wash have alcohol in them which can give dry mouth, try another brand of mouthwash without alcohol.

Answered 2/20/2017

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