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Is Dry Mouth And Jaw Pain A Serious Problem?

hi sir Im 44 years old,weight 80+ and 5 feet.Im having a problem on my tongue.SINCE 2 YEARS.MY MOUTHS SALIVARY GLAND IS BLOCKED SO IT IS ALWAYS DRY.SOMETIMES I GET JAW PAINS ALSO DUE TO THIS.I CONSULTED SO MANY ENT DOCTORS ,BUT I DIDNT GET ANY SOLUTIONS FOR THIS.ISO IM EAGERLY WAITING TO UR ANSWERS.THANK U
Mon, 16 Jun 2014
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Less salivary flow can lead to lot of problems like decayed teeth due to insufficient flushing of teeth. You need to undergo thorough diagnosis of your salivary glands. Salivary ducts can be made patent surgically. Saliva inducing mastication is also available.
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Is Dry Mouth And Jaw Pain A Serious Problem?

Less salivary flow can lead to lot of problems like decayed teeth due to insufficient flushing of teeth. You need to undergo thorough diagnosis of your salivary glands. Salivary ducts can be made patent surgically. Saliva inducing mastication is also available.