I have been biting my tongue, inside of my cheeks, and inside of lips for about 2 years. I have
four cleanings a year plus any other dental work that needs to be done. I use an electric toothbrush, an electric irrigation appliance , and dental floss. My gums have deteriorated since being diagnosed with pd. I carry a toothpick with me wherever I go because I can't stand the debris in my teeth and gums. I've only been taking Rasagiline for about 2 weeks, so don't think this would have any bearing. Some of the dental work has left holes between my teeth and gums so have to monitor closely.

@A MyParkinsonsTeam Member. Join my mouth group! I have been biting the inside of my cheeks a lot. My mouth is so sore at times it hurts to chew. I bet the inside of my cheeks must look like ground meat! I got dentures last year and now food gets under them even though they fit tightly. I don't eat much meat now. AND blue berry and strawberry seeds drive me crazy. I eat them anyway but I have to take my teeth out and clean after.

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i was down to 100 lbs without mouth problems lost 27 lbs in 5 yrs after dbs surgery put on 18 lbs in 3 mos dr said i would gain at least 12 lbs after surgery now putting on weight was good for me bc in order to remove hardware from my arm my dr said he did not have enough skin to close it back up i guess i have enough skin now

I do all these mouth exercises brush with sensodyne toothpaste I no longer bite my cheeks or tongue I also can't stand food between my teeth always have a toothpick find a PT that can help

I have this problem since I had a stroke. Speech therapy helped.