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Suggest Remedies For Low Saliva Secretion

my mother aged 47,got the problem of
(i)dryness of mouth - always feeling thirsty-low secretion of saliva
(ii)loss in weight
undergone all tests- (Thyroid,sugar BP) -No
Even taken scan in stomach for cancer- No symptoms
Note:(i)Menopause stops two years before
(ii)due to week gums,she used 'Sensodent'paste for three years
Advice please
Fri, 23 Oct 2015
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Dentist 's  Response
Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain she has a Dry Mouth or Xerostomia and it can be due to a number of reasons like Hormonal imbalances, allergic reaction to any medicine, salivary gland dysfunction, nerve damage supplying the major salivary glands, Oral infections like Thrush..
As she is using desensitizing tooth paste Sensodent since 3 years it can be one of the cause..
You need to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and he/she can do a thorough clinical evaluation and treatment of underlying cause can resolve the problem..

As of now she can such on lemon drops, tart candies and chew sugar free chewing gum..
Artificial saliva drops containing methyl cellulose can be instilled multiple times a day in mouth for lubrication..
Drink plenty of water.

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Suggest Remedies For Low Saliva Secretion

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain she has a Dry Mouth or Xerostomia and it can be due to a number of reasons like Hormonal imbalances, allergic reaction to any medicine, salivary gland dysfunction, nerve damage supplying the major salivary glands, Oral infections like Thrush.. As she is using desensitizing tooth paste Sensodent since 3 years it can be one of the cause.. You need to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and he/she can do a thorough clinical evaluation and treatment of underlying cause can resolve the problem.. As of now she can such on lemon drops, tart candies and chew sugar free chewing gum.. Artificial saliva drops containing methyl cellulose can be instilled multiple times a day in mouth for lubrication.. Drink plenty of water. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.