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Philadelphia Area, PA
April 28
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Members connected over the question of dry and gritty mouth with RA, with many sharing that extreme dryness affects their ability to talk,... Read more

Members connected over the question of dry and gritty mouth with RA, with many sharing that extreme dryness affects their ability to talk, causes dental problems, and is often linked to Sjogren's syndrome. Several members recommended helpful products including SmartMouth tablets (containing xylitol and zinc to boost saliva), Biotene mouthwash and spray, AllDay dry mouth spray, and pure lemon drops. A recurring theme was the importance of talking to a rheumatologist about these symptoms and staying on top of dental care, as dry mouth can lead to gum issues and tartar buildup.

A myRAteam Member

Smart mouth contains xylitol and zinc. Xylitol increases the saliva. Zinc is good for gum and mouth care. It’s a tablet that you let dissolve in your mouth. I’m surprised how fast it works

April 29
A myRAteam Member

Yes & sometimes my mouth is so dry it affects my voice & I sound like I have laryngitis or I can't even hardly talk or I sometimes even start coughing & my eyes water like I'm choking on dry air if that makes sense. My dental hygenist has suggested a mouth spray called AllDay dry mouth spray as she said it is affecting my gums some & is causing more tartar build up too. She said it is also safe for me to use since I'm a insulin dependent diabetic I have also been experiencing really dry eyes too & am going to talk with my Rheumy about these issues.

April 30
A myRAteam Member

Cindi
Smart mouth brand also has mouth wash, spray and toothpaste. I just like the tablets because I just put them in my pocketbook. I don’t know if Walmart carries the spray. Amazon of course has it all.

April 30
A myRAteam Member

Thank you that doesn’t happen to me. That’s why I’m not sure if it’s truly dry mouth.

May 1
A myRAteam Member

No I get a very dry mouth at night while I'm sleeping, my tongue gets stuck to the roof of my mouth

May 1

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