Nobody
likes a dry mouth. It is an uncomfortable and sometimes oddly unexplainable sensation. It is not a condition that automatically sends you into a panic
about your health, however, a dry mouth can be a bother and something you
certainly want to change if possible. So, if you find yourself in the
unpleasant position of having a dry mouth, here is what you can do.
Chew
Sugar-free Gum: Chewing sugar-free gum will stimulate saliva in your mouth.
The chewing motion of your jaw and teeth should take care of at least some of
your dry mouth problem.
Suck on
Sugar-free Candy: Similarly, to chewing sugar free gum, if you suck on sugar
free candy it should create more saliva in your mouth and moisturize it in the
process. You can also try a sugar free cough drop.
Cut out
the Caffeine: Caffeine can contribute to a dry mouth so by limiting, or
eliminating your intake all together, you may find that your dry mouth is no
more.
Stop
Using Tobacco Products: Tobacco is another cause of dry mouth.
Whether it is smokeless tobacco products or cigarettes, if you stop using them
your dry mouth will likely improve. And not to forget, these products are
exceedingly bad for your oral health to begin with, so you will be doing your
mouth a favor even more so.
Drink
Lots of Water: It may seem obvious, but drinking lots of water will likely
improve your dry mouth. This is because dry mouth is usually a sign of
dehydration, so plenty of fluids will help.
Use a Dry Mouth Rinse or Toothpaste: You can ask your pharmacist
to show you a dry mouth reducing rinse or toothpaste.
Dry
mouth can be unpleasant, but it is often easily solved by either drinking more
water, or trying one of the previously mentioned techniques. If the problem persists
you can always visit our Cedarhurst, NY office to see Dr. Alina Bergan. Doing one of the above
will leave your mouth more moisturized than it was previously, and hopefully it
will be long-lasting as well.
Call us today at 800-223-0801 to schedule an
appointment in our Cedarhurst office. You can also schedule online at
http://www.alinabergandds.com/appointments/
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