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What should i do to prevent a nervous dry mouth?

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Relax: Dry mouth can be a serious problem. Drink water. Biotene has a line of products specially made for this problem, they have a mouthrinse, gels, toothpaste. Avoid mouthwashes with alcohol. Chewing gum can stimualte saliva, make sure it is sugarless or xylitol gum. Decay is a problem with dry mouth so talk toyour dentist about using prevident tooothpaste or mi paste to prevent decay.

Answered 8/18/2013

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Anxiety & xerostomia: Anxiety symptoms are not a sign of illness, they are the mind's ability to produce the flight or fight response which gives rise to many physiological changes include dry mouth. Depending on the cause of your anxiety symptoms, your health care provider can recommend appropriate treatment.

Answered 8/24/2014

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