Anyone who can't use toothpaste because of sore mouth?

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Hello,

Because I have a sore mouth I seem to be sensitive to toothpaste,have tried various ones and I have read that baking powder works, anyone tried it?

Thanks

Hazel

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i Hazel

I find normal minty toothpaste is too minty so was recommended sensodyne pronamel which isn’t too strong… Also a soft head tooth brush which doesn’t hurt so much… Also have difflam which is minty and nippy but helps make my mouth go a bit numb.

Never tried baking powder stuff.

Lx

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Hi Hazel, have you tried biotene? It’s what my hospital recommended during chemo. Tastes foul (if you can taste it) and is expensive, but worth trying.

Hope you find something suitable soon.

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I’m using Biotene too & Diflam mouthwash when I get anything out of the ordinary (to prevent ulcers etc).

Must admit it’s not minty but you soon get used to it!

Hope you get sorted soon

Axx

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Hi all
You should be able to get Biotene on prescription from GP or dentist for this kind of thing. And if its difficult Boots do a good Expert Dry Mouth Spray for £2 something. The Biotene Gel and moisturiser are more effective than the toothpaste and mouthwash.

Pronamel is one of the toothpastes that are - sorry - recommended for some older people who have mouth problems. Seems it doesn’t foam the same as regular stuff.

And if you really have a sore mouth you can get silk toothbrushes, very gentle, not cheap, but again you might be able to get these on a dentist prescription.

S

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Hello

Thank you for the posts, it does seem that mint in toothpaste is the culprit, and will definately try the biotene.

Thanks

Hazel

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Hazelmary,

I forgot to say … I use a child’s soft toothbrush too - less harsh on your gums!

Axx

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I was always given Difflam by the hospital for a sore month, but my dentist said they can prescribe something for you when you are having oral problems. I had gum trouble all the way through Taxotere.