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60 Years Old, No Health Issues, Yet I Feel Dry Mouth - Worried, Seeking Advice

Dr Shyam Jamalabad |72 Answers |Ask -Follow

Dentist - Answered on Aug 27, 2024

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Question by Visu on Aug 27, 2024Hindi

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I am now at 60 young. with no health issues , no comorbidities or heart-related issues.BP and sugar are normal, I am not taking medication for any issues. I have removed teeth not using denture but having bridge. I don't snore at sleep. underwent cataract surgery an year back and wearing spectachle. Now the problem, I am facing is I feel xerostamia, despite being hyderated frequently. I am worries, is it a sympton for any complication, how to address this. I am not clear also, to whom should I meet - whether ENT or Dentist. please suggest me and guide me.

Ans: Hello
Please see your dentist first. Let him rule out decayed teeth/ infected gums/ mouth breathing as being the likely causes of your problem. If he finds no abnormalities he may ask you to consult an ENT Surgeon who will take the investigation forward.

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Dear Dr Shyam My teeth have become sensitive, the gums have also reduced and teeth have become weak is there any solution to have stronger teeth again Thank you

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To prevent further decay and to preserve your restored teeth in good health you need to brush/floss well at least twice a day. Preferably after every meal. And you need to see your dentist every 6 months.
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Hi Doctor! I’m 65 plus yrs. male, weighing around 73kgs. My LDL cholesterol remains in boarder line high since last more than 22 yrs, in YOY blood tests. Total cholesterol is always normal with normal HDL, VLDL and triglyceride. My 2D Echo test done last year shows absolute normal pattern. BP mostly normal within 128/88 and no medication. HBA1C varies between 5.8 - 6.2 all these yrs and no medication. Fasting sugar varies between 95 - 105 all these yrs. I have minor xanthoma on both eyes over the years those almost remain same without any change. Kindly suggest if any medication is needed or should I go ahead as usual

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Should we consider xerostomia (dry mouth) as a serious issue in a healthy 60-year-old individual, despite frequent hydration? The person has no comorbidities or heart-related issues. ---

Ans: Xerostomia, though not life-threatening, is serious enough to warrant examination and treatment. The symptoms, though trivial and manageable at first, could worsen if left untreated. So please do not neglect it. Please consult a dentist to rule out oral causative factors. Once those are ruled out it may be necessary to consult an ENT Surgeon and perhaps an Endocrinologist until the cause is known and suitable treatment initiated.

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