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How To Cure Extreme Dryness In Tongue?
My tongue is extremely dry for the past 3-4 months. My husbands mouth is sensitive and sore for about the same amount of time. We were both prescribed Lyrical. I stopped taking it over a month ago because I suspected my problem was a side effect. However I am not better. We both seem to be getting better periodically then seem to relapse. Please help
Mon, 13 Oct 2014
You can also try these other steps, which may help improve saliva flow:
Suck on sugar-free candy or chew sugar-free gum.
Drink plenty of water to help keep your mouth moist.
Brush with a fluoridetoothpaste, use a fluoride rinse, and visit your dentist regularly.
Breathe through your nose, not your mouth, as much as possible.
Use a room vaporizer to add moisture to the bedroom air.
Use an over-the-counter artificial saliva substitute.
Suck on sugar-free candy or chew sugar-free gum.
Drink plenty of water to help keep your mouth moist.
Brush with a fluoridetoothpaste, use a fluoride rinse, and visit your dentist regularly.
Breathe through your nose, not your mouth, as much as possible.
Use a room vaporizer to add moisture to the bedroom air.
Use an over-the-counter artificial saliva substitute.
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