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White gunk on corner of both side of lips. i've been noticing past few days, after talking a lot or chewing gum for a few hours. also i do not consume or drink much water, mainly soda.
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Saliva: Thick saliva. Drink more water and non caffeinated beverages.
Answered 5/22/2014
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Dry mouth/dry saliva: Water is vital to the body. The symptoms of 'white material' accumulating after hours of speaking and not taking in enough water suggest dehydration and desiccation (drying out) of mouth secretions (saliva). Soda has no nutritional value at all - please avoid the empty calories and chemicals. Water is what nature intended -- after all we are two-thirds H2O. I don't advocate gum chewing either.
Answered 5/26/2014
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