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How Can Dry Mouth Be Treated?

i had dry eye for a while and was prescribed restysis which works fine. Also dry mouth so i use specific tooth paste and mouth wash (Biotene) . last week i had a burning sensation on my toungue , i thought it was becuase i ate alot of pican cinnamons. but the burning went away but my mouth feels dryer than before and my lips feel dry
also i had a real bad cold early march that stayed for almost 3 weeks
i am almost 50 years old/ normal BP / no diabitic
but last week I went through a very stressfull week (is that the cuase of more dryness i am experiancing?)
should I see the dentist for this or should I give it time
Mon, 8 May 2017
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..

Dry mouth and dry eyes are classical symptoms of Sjogren's syndrome that is an autoimmune disease and it​ causes production of antibodies that target cells of individuals own body itself and in Sjogren's syndrome there is damage to secretory glands like tear glands and salivary glands.
So my suggestion to you is to consult a Physician and get evaluated and if there is a doubt about Sjogren's syndrome then investigation like blood tests to detect antibodies, Schimer's test for eyes, salivary gland tests like Scintigraphy and biopsy can be advised..
For now along with tear drops you can also start installing artificial saliva drops and lubricating gels like Oralgel and chew sugar free chewing gum..
Drink plenty of water..

Hope this helps..

Regards..
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How Can Dry Mouth Be Treated?

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. Dry mouth and dry eyes are classical symptoms of Sjogren s syndrome that is an autoimmune disease and it​ causes production of antibodies that target cells of individuals own body itself and in Sjogren s syndrome there is damage to secretory glands like tear glands and salivary glands. So my suggestion to you is to consult a Physician and get evaluated and if there is a doubt about Sjogren s syndrome then investigation like blood tests to detect antibodies, Schimer s test for eyes, salivary gland tests like Scintigraphy and biopsy can be advised.. For now along with tear drops you can also start installing artificial saliva drops and lubricating gels like Oralgel and chew sugar free chewing gum.. Drink plenty of water.. Hope this helps.. Regards..