Dry mouth or dry mouth is a state of lack of saliva flow in the mouth. If left untreated, dry mouth can cause problems with eating, talking and causing bad breath (halitosis). It can also increase periodontal disease and cause an increase in the number of tooth decay.
Dry mouth may be caused by many factors, including drugs, bad habits and medical conditions. If your doctor knows what actually caused your mouth to dry, he or she may modify the medicine you are taking or give you a new medicine to stimulate the production of saliva in your mouth.
There are other tips that can be used at home to help you reduce feelings or dry mouth:
If you are a smoker, do not smoke.
Drink a lot of water.
Avoid spicy, salty or very acidic foods.
Reduce alcoholic drinks because alcohol will make your mouth drier.
Avoid caffeinated drinks and foods because caffeine will make your mouth drier.
Chew the food thoroughly and thoroughly, and drink water before swallowing.
You can use saliva substitutes or oral gels to lubricate the inside of the mouth and make it feel less dry.
