Done Septo Rhinoplasty. Have Dry Mouth, Tongue Cracking, Less Saliva. Normal?
I had septo rhinoplasty 6 days ago. I have been unable to sleep for more than an hour at a time due to extreme dry mouth. I was expecting some dryness due to breathing through mouth whilst asleep but my mouth is drying to such an extent that I am woken by the pain from my tongue cracking. It feels as though my mouth is producing very little saliva and I am going through several pints of water per night just to moisten my mouth. Is this normal and will it go away by itself or should I be contacting my consultant? I have a follow up appointment in 5 days.
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Done Septo Rhinoplasty. Have Dry Mouth, Tongue Cracking, Less Saliva. Normal?
Hello, Thanks for writing to us. Dry mouth usually occurs due to decreased salivary flow which usually lead into more prone to caries or plaque accumulation. Keep yourself hydrated. Drink plenty of water as well as fluids and fruits. Salivary substitutes has to be administered if necessary. Meanwhile,maintain oral hygiene well. Please do visit a dentist if symptoms persists. Take care.