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Mouth always feels dry—could it be messing up my gums?

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Lately I've noticed my mouth is constantly dry, especially when I wake up. And now my gums are feeling kinda sore and sensitive. Wondering if the dryness could be causing gum issues...anyone else dealt with something similar?


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mochap93
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"Wondering if the dryness could be causing gum issues..."

Yeah, dry mouth can definitely mess with your gums. I had something similar a while back—turned out I was mouth-breathing at night. Drinking more water and using a humidifier helped tons...might be worth trying?


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fishing328
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Dry mouth can def mess with gums, but have you checked your toothpaste or mouthwash? Some of them made mine worse—especially the alcohol-based ones. Switching to something milder helped me a lot...might be worth a shot?


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echometalworker
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"Switching to something milder helped me a lot...might be worth a shot?"

Good point, but honestly toothpaste didn't change much for me. Drinking more water throughout the day and chewing sugar-free gum made a bigger difference. Maybe try that too?


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