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My tongue is sore on both sides and no matter how much water i drink i remain with dry mouth feeling. both sides of my tongue look like fish gills,
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Not enough info: Dry mouth can be caused by a number of differrent factors, and guessing what your problem is will not help you. That's why you need to be seen by a local physician for a complete medical history and an examination to determine if there is some underlying medical problem.
Answered 12/20/2012
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Xerostomia may be: See your dentist for evaluation. Try otc gums, candies etc with xylitol as an active ingredient. Do not use mouthrinses that contain alcohol and dont forget to brush your tongue.
Answered 7/4/2017
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