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A member asked:
What could be done for a dry mouth and pain after tooth extraction?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Several solutions: For dry mouth I have found that products such as biotene help. I suggest you consult your dentist as dry mouth can be caused be several factors including salivary gland blockage, meds, etc. As far as pain after extraction, it should last maybe 5-7 days. Solution would be pain killers. Complications can include dry socket or infection so i would consult with your dentist.
Answered 8/26/2017
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Rinse gently & Meds: The dry mouth is usually short lived after extraction, but rinsiing with salt water or mouth lubricaters such as biotene can help. Tylennol or whatever you take for headache will take the edge off of the pain. If not, then see your dentist to evaluate your healing progress and prescribe a pain medicine.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Biotene plus... : Biotene can help. Any anti-inflammatory medication can help. Aleve, (naproxen) motrin, advil and even a holistic alternative arnica. Ice to minimize swelling can also be helpful... 15 minutes on, 15 minutes off. Loritab or something similar is usually prescribed with tooth extractions, for patients who have no allergy to codeine. A very gentle salt water rinse after 24 hours can be soothing and healing...
Answered 4/30/2017
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