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What Causes Mouth Dryness And Tenderness?
about a week ago I had a sorethroat a few days ago I noticed tenderness when I brush my teeth and in the mornings my mouth feels a little dry with a slick feeling on the insides of my lips and the roof of my mouth and tongue... thruout the day I feel a film in my mouth that is waxy I am concerned with no insurance
Tue, 10 Jun 2014
hello thanks for your consult at hcm..it may be secondary to dry mouth resulting in dry feeling of mucosa,,you also might have gingivitis-inflammation of gums..so kindly consult a oral medicine specailist for a check up to find the causes of dryness and you may also need oral prophylaxis like cleaning and polishing of your teeth..hope it helps,,take care,,
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