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09-10-2014, 08:33 PM | #11 | |||
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Due to nerve damage from a spinal cord injury, only one of my saliva glands is still working - barely. My mouth makes the Sahara look like a tropical rain forest. It makes it difficult to swallow, talk and keep my teeth healthy.
I use the toothpaste/mouthwash the others have mentioned. I also use an artificial saliva spray. Ask your pharmacist about it. It's often used by folks whose saliva glands were destroyed by mouth cancer. |
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09-15-2014, 06:10 PM | #12 | ||
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I also use a vaseline-based ointment that comes in a tube, and specifically helps with my dry, cracked lips. I need something that will get me through the night with longer intervals between treatments. |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | SallyC (09-15-2014) |
09-15-2014, 07:49 PM | #13 | |||
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It's been a while since I tried one of those sprays but I had the impression that the spray could be used as needed.
I'm using the moisturizing gel now, and can use it as often as I need to. For me that's usually about 3-5 times in 24 hours. It's a nuisance but it does help.
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