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Skittles

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1. I don't take these drugs but

Reply to nitpicked (Original post)

Sun Aug 24, 2025, 05:57 AM

Aug 24

as someone who suffered from dry mouth for some time (prior to sinus surgery), my tips are:

have some dry mouth gel available (it is OTC), lather up before sleep

brush your teeth more often

drink a bit of water even when you're not thirsty

make sure your dentist knows your situation

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Ozempic teeth: Dentists warn of new GLP-1 side effect [View all] nitpicked Aug 24 OP

I don't take these drugs but Skittles Aug 24 #1

maybe why a lot of Hollywood stars are using veneers LymphocyteLover Aug 24 #2

Meth-heads were ahead of the times. rubbersole Aug 24 #3

Sounds like the after radiation effects I had for around 10 years following sinkingfeeling Aug 24 #4

Norvasc (amlodipine) gingival hyperplasia PCIntern Aug 24 #5

OK I looked that up Skittles Aug 25 #7

Norvasc can in some people PCIntern Aug 26 #8

The side effects are almost worse than the issue these drugs are trying to treat! mwmisses4289 Aug 24 #6