Eating in public

[DesignerS]

Hi everyone,
Just a personal question.  Since most of our mouths are so dry, does anyone have suggestions about eating in restaurants?  I like to stay away from them but need to go to dinner with my soon to be in-laws.  It is so embarrassing because food sticks to the teeth so bad.  Ugggh! 

Designer

[Linda196]

When I eat in public, I make sure to have lots of water at hand, and I order things like soups, or foods with sauces or gravy. Small bites washed down by liquid seem to work best for me.

[fluffiebunnie]

When I eat in public, I make sure to have lots of water at hand, and I order things like soups, or foods with sauces or gravy. Small bites washed down by liquid seem to work best for me.

Agreed.  I always go for the wetter option on a menu!

[Bucky]

I know what you mean Designer.  I order a BIG glass of water - and they usually have to refill it several times.  I've found that I have to stay away from cottage cheese (which I love) when I'm out eating or else I have these little white curds sticking to my teeth . . . not a pretty sight!  LOL    I've resorted to looking at my son or hubby and smiling and asking "is anything sticking to my teeth?".   We've got to do what we've got to do!   

I agree with the others, the "wetter", saucier or liquidity the better.

Enjoy your dinner.  You can always excuse yourself after eating to go to the ladies room and check everything.   

Bucky

[KYMOM]

I have to agree - Lots of water.  I rate my restaurant experiences as to whether the server refills my glass of water before I am sucking air.  Roxanne

[ohiolady]

I agree with what the others have said and I also kind of inconspicously swirl water around my teeth and run my tongue over my teeth.  It may not be as insconspicous as I think

Anna

[Dolly Dimples]

  I go with Linda on this..

     I have to eat so slowly too ,that everyone else is finished long before me, I usually tell a little white lie that I either have a mouth ulcer or denture problem..

       I flee to the ladiies straight after the meal, to rinse and check my mouth ... Pain.. ain't it?    Dolly

[DesignerS]

You guys are too funny!    I knew this was kind of an embarrassing question.  I thank each one of you for your ideas, and you all make me feel good knowing I am not alone on this one.  The funny thing is that I had to see my ENT this morning.  As we were talking about SS, he said, well why don't I just do a lip biopsy right now.  Its no big deal, just a few stitches.  Due to pride, I almost took him up on it so I would have an "excuse" to not eat very much at dinner. LOL  Yes, what a pain 

designer

[Scottietottie]

Hi 

yep - wet food!     

[lynnmarie219]

Agree!

Lots of water and/or Diet Pepsi (my downfall) to drink....and nothing really dry to eat! I think Linda hit it right on the head!

[Patze]

Yep, wet food, water, water, and did I mention water?  Oh, and diet coke (my down fall!  Sorry Lynnmarie! )


Patze

[eyeamdry]

Lots of Diet Coke, my downfall, too.  Lucy

[dbab]

Diet Mountain Dew is mine!!  Diet Coke comes in second! 

[Denise]

Yep, Water Water everywhere.........yes my water intake has tripled maybe more,  I carry two bottles in my car, one in my purse, one in my work bag by my bedside ...ect..........it helps  but for me it's Ice tea when I am out to eat. and more water..........

Denise