Dry Mouth Complications From Medication

[Guest guest]

I have severe dry mouth as a result of the varied medications I take, and the

end result is aggressive tooth decay that is out of control. Does anyone else

have similar stories to share? I'd appreciate knowing that I'm not alone here.

It is very depressing to keep fighting a loosing battle. My dentist tells me

that within a year, all of my teeth will be gone. This is heartbreaking, since

I've spent a lot of time and money to maintain my teeth, and now I have to watch

and listen as they crumble right before my eyes.

Mark

[Guest guest]

I also suffer from dry mouth so bad I can't make a clear sentence. I would

recommend before you get too down on yourself that you try chewing sugarless

gums, or carrying a bottle of drinking water with you. I too have had some

problems, and pharmacisists(?) have told me that this helps. I hope it helps you

too.

 

Nina in Stockton, CA

[Guest guest]

Thanks Nina. I've recently faced the unpleasant fact that most of my teeth will

probably be gone within the year, and that implants or dentures are in my near

future. I understand that dentures don't have to be the living hell they once

used to be, so I'm not as upset over

that prospect anymore. For the time being, I'm fighting like hell to hang onto

what I've got left. But realistically, when it gets to the point that I'm just

throwing good money after bad, I'll have everything removed and move onto the

next logical solution.

Mark