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Medical Forum / General / Dentistry / December 2006Dry Mouth w/ Dentures
My mom has had dentures for awhile and she complains of an extremely dry mouth while wearing them....so she doesn't wear them often. Is it possible that this is a problem due to what they are made of? She said that her dentist told her that people usually have the opposite problem with dentures....too much saliva. Any suggestions? TIA > My mom has had dentures for awhile and she complains of an extremely dry > mouth while wearing them....so she doesn't wear them often. Is it [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > TIA Dry mouth is a common symptom in older people. Often this is related to medications taken. Biotene has a bunch of products used as oral "lubricants" useful in helping with dry mouth symptoms. Another manufacturer recently came out with similar products (who the manufacturer is slips my mind right now--I'm thinking it may be Proctor and Gamble, but I'm not sure) so the price may be lower. Steve Bornfeld, DDS Thanks...I have bought her Biotene, but the problem only seems to exist while the dentures are in place...so, I'm thinking that it's not medication related? > Thanks...I have bought her Biotene, but the problem only seems to exist > while the dentures are in place...so, I'm thinking that it's not > medication related? Tough to say. Her mouth may not be objectively dry--sometimes it's a problem of perception. OTOH, since dentures require a layer of saliva for retention, and to lubricate the soft tissues, the dryness may be most noticeable when the dentures are in place. Sugar-free candies may also help stimulate salivation. Steve Recently had a patient start using Biotene and was quite favorably impressed. She really liked the little spray bottle that she could keep in her purse. It is convenient and in her opinion, lasts longer than the mouthwash itself. D >>Thanks...I have bought her Biotene, but the problem only seems to exist >>while the dentures are in place...so, I'm thinking that it's not [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Steve >> Thanks...I have bought her Biotene, but the problem only seems to exist >> while the dentures are in place...so, I'm thinking that it's not [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > >Steve Since there are no teeth, does it have to be sugar-free ? Jes wunderin' >>>Thanks...I have bought her Biotene, but the problem only seems to exist >>>while the dentures are in place...so, I'm thinking that it's not [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Jes wunderin' Good point. Force of habit... Steve  SignatureMark & Steven Bornfeld DDS http://www.dentaltwins.com Brooklyn, NY 718-258-5001 >My mom has had dentures for awhile and she complains of an extremely dry >mouth while wearing them....so she doesn't wear them often. Is it [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > >TIA Biotene |
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