Hello everyone. I'm actually suffering with dry mouth from so many months now. I'm actually done with diabetes test, vitamin c tablets, electrolyte test, intravenous fluids. Nothing worked and fine with diabetes and electrolyte test. My doctor suggested me Betadine povidone iodine 2% gargle mouth wash. Please tell me how to use it. Can I use it night after brushing my teeth? Will it wear my teeth if I brushed 30 minutes later after using it?

Dr. ShashidharHomeopath21yrs exp

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Yes, you can use it after food intake. You can also take Homeopathic treatment as it can address the problem at its root level and try to eliminate the chronic tendency. Homeopathy also stimulates the immune system and strengthens it and brings overall well-being naturally without any side-effects. You can contact me if needed for further information.  

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Dr. Nitin SahuEndocrinologist35yrs exp

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Dry mouth, or xerostomia (zeer-o-STOE-me-uh), refers to a condition in which the salivary glands in your mouth don't make enough saliva to keep your mouth wet. Dry mouth is often due to the side effect of certain medications or aging issues or as a result of radiation therapy for cancer. Less often, dry mouth may be caused by a condition that directly affects the salivary glands. Saliva helps prevent tooth decay by neutralizing acids produced by bacteria, limiting bacterial growth and washing away food particles. Saliva also enhances your ability to taste and makes it easier to chew and swallow. In addition, enzymes in saliva aid in digestion. Decreased saliva and dry mouth can range from being merely a nuisance to something that has a major impact on your general health and the health of your teeth and gums, as well as your appetite and enjoyment of food. Treatment for dry mouth depends on the cause. Reatment Your treatment depends on the cause of your dry mouth. Your doctor or dentist may: Change medications that cause dry mouth. If your doctor believes medication to be the cause, he or she may adjust your dosage or switch you to another medication that doesn't cause a dry mouth. Recommend products to moisturize your mouth. These can include prescription or over-the-counter mouth rinses, artificial saliva or moisturizers to lubricate your mouth. Mouthwashes designed for dry mouth, especially ones with xylitol, can be effective, such as Biotene Dry Mouth Oral Rinse or Act Dry Mouth Mouthwash, which also offer protection against tooth decay. If you have severe dry mouth, your doctor or dentist may: Prescribe medication that stimulates saliva. Your doctor may prescribe pilocarpine (Salagen) or cevimeline (Evoxac) to stimulate saliva production. Protect your teeth. To prevent cavities, your dentist might fit you for fluoride trays, which you fill with fluoride and wear over your teeth at night. Your dentist may also recommend weekly use of a chlorhexidine rinse to control cavities.  

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