Ana,
Having a dry mouth predisposes you to tooth decay and periodontal disease. If you must continue with the drug then it is best to get your teeth cleanied and then see your dentist regularly. So if anything comes up it can be dealt with while it is still minor.
You would have to be guided by a physician if you wanted to get off of the xanax. But even if he put you on a different medication, it would still have the same side effect. But you could talk to him about it.
Bryanna
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Originally Posted by Ana474
Interesting Bryanna just posted a response below about medications that lead to dry mouth. I have been on xanax for panic disorder for 18 years and I do have dry mouth and constantly sipping water all day. Could this be the cause of my site not healing correctly?
If this IS the case what to do now as my doctors refuse to remove me from this drug due to the long term use and the severe implications of discontinuing this med.
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