Mouth Dryness and Bad Tastes-please read

Some people try different things to alleviate these symptoms--just be cautious--am a Dental Hygienist and have seen many patients go through chemo and try these things (like antacids, candies, gum etc) which help with the taste and/or dryness temporarily, only to end up with MAJOR dental problems--like rampant tooth decay, expensive restoration, and even dentures. Try some of the following:

1)Biotene brand products-avail @ Wal-mart, walgreen and most drug stores--these are antibacterial and are specifically for dry mouth--sugar-free gum, alcohol free rinse, and oral-balance gel to coat mouth--these increase salivary flow resolving dryness and reducing bad tastes

2)mints and gum sweetened with xylitol--"CAREFREE Koolers" gum, SMINTS brand mints, or others--xylitol is actually good for your teeth, it has re-mineralization properties (similar to the benefits of Fluoride)

3)or any sugar free candy or gum

Lemon flavored candy/gum helps to stimulate salivary flow and covers tastes well.

Even vit-C lozenges and antacids can be quite detremental to teeth--who wants to deal with dental problems and expense after dealing with what we have already endured?!

Hope this helps!