Xalatan And Tooth Decay

In the last six months i have been suffering with dry mouth. Bloodtests show nothing abnormal. At my last dentist visit lots of decay and i need extensive work. Second opinion agrees. The only med i have used long term about 15 yrs is XALATAN for Glaucoma. I would like to know if anyone else has experienced same. Also the generic that im forced to use by my crappy insurance comes via Puerto Rico which some areas still dont have power from last years hurricane. Xalatan or LATANAPROST is temperature sensitive. COINCIDENCE?

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The FDA doesn't report this medication as being known to cause that as a side effect. Most of its common ones are ocular, and may include increased iris pigmentation, blurred vision, itching, and redness.

The dental issues may just be due to the dry mouth. What other medications have you taken, even if it wasn't on a long-term basis? Some of them can cause dry mouth, and dental degradation, according to NIH reports.

I was on a mega dental adventure myself, for years, due to heredity and various medications. I finally had to get dentures, and I don't regret it, at all, the pain I was in is gone, now, and I can finally eat (and smile) like a normal person. I am not advocating for dentures, they are not the right choice for everyone, only you and your dentist can decide on that, but for some of us they are amazing.

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Tks. For now only three extractions and later implants. See how i heal.

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