Dentist said Biotene won't help!

Yesterday at my check up, I asked the dentist about dry mouth leading to cavities, and told him I was concerned because of CPAP use. (I can't tolerate the humidifier because of emphysema.)

He told me that Biotene and its ilk won't do a thing to help prevent cavities, and that the best thing I could do is rub Vaseline on my gums before sleep.

Yup, Vaseline.

I don't think I could stomach that, so I'm going to call Monday and ask if olive oil will work just as well. You know, with my bread and wine?

dinycat

DentaGel 1.1% at night is what my dentist prescribes for this problem.

dinycat wrote:Yesterday at my check up, I asked the dentist about dry mouth leading to cavities, and told him I was concerned because of CPAP use. (I can't tolerate the humidifier because of emphysema.)

He told me that Biotene and its ilk won't do a thing to help prevent cavities, and that the best thing I could do is rub Vaseline on my gums before sleep.

Yup, Vaseline.

I don't think I could stomach that, so I'm going to call Monday and ask if olive oil will work just as well. You know, with my bread and wine?

dinycat

Ack! Petro chemical in your mouth every night?
If I was going to use oil I'd probably go with coconut oil -- I'm not well read on coconut oil but it seems to have some antibacterial properties. I'd be interested in what your dentist has to say about the oils.

I would reconsider patronizing a dentist who advocates Vaseline in your mouth. Ick!