How to Get Rid of a Dry Mouth
First of all, do not freak out! Dry Mouth is a common problem now days, some people have them more frequently than they have others, but they are natural. Dry mouth is medically called as Xerostomia and is one among the irritating condition in which a person feels that there is no more saliva in his or her mouth and their tongue is sticky. Clinging and dry feeling in the mouth, dry throat, dry tongue, cracked lips, and mouth sores and infections, along with a bad breath are the common symptoms of dry mouth. Although dry mouth is quite common health problem but you cannot take it easy as it creates disturbance in chewing, tasting, speaking, and swallowing. If dry mouth is left alone for a long period, it can give birth to dental decay and other severe mouth infections. Fortunately, the methods described in this simple article will help you to get rid of dry mouth:
Instructions
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Drink plenty of water
Water is the best natural remedy for dry mouth. Make sure to drink at least 10 to 12 glasses of water per day as it not only replenishes the dehydration in your body, but it also promotes healthy saliva.
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Brush your teeth regularly
Dental hygiene is must to avoid dry mouth. Use best quality toothpaste and brush at least twice a day.
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Do not talk too much
Try not to talk too much while suffering from dry mouth as it causes the saliva to thicken, which automatically makes your mouth dry. In case if it is necessary to talk too much for the day, then do not forget to have a bottle of water with you.
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Smoking is one among the major reasons of dry mouth as it increase the pH (potential hydrogen) level of your mouth and dries the sensitive oral tissues. Therefore, if you are a smoker, then try to control smoking. However, if you cannot live without smoking, you can at least keep a breathe freshener, preferably chewing gum, or mint candy in your pocket to have it at the end of smoking in order to cover up the saliva requirement.
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Avoid certain food items
Spicy, salty, dry, and acidic food items are the causes of dry mouth. Cut down their ratio in your daily diet and increase the quantity of vegetables and fruits.
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Chew sugarless gum
Alleviate your dry mouth by chewing sugarless gum or imbibing on ice pops or sugar free candies as they help in producing more saliva and make your mouth wet.
