Self Care for Drymouth

Read about Complications of Drymouth Disease presented in simple easy to understand language

Self care methods to deal with Drymouth includes the following
• Try to avoid coffee, tea and soft drinks.
• Drink frequent sips of water that does not contain sugar.
• Try to pause often while speaking.
• Try to drink water while eating. This will make chewing and swallowing easier.
• Try to chew sugarless gum this will increase to produce more saliva.
• Try to eat hard sugarless candies. Cinnamon and mint are often most effective.
• Try to avoid tobacco and alcohol.
• Try to avoid acidic and spicy foods.
• Try to use artificial saliva to help lubricate the mouth.
• Try to use humidifier at night times.
• Try to breathe through nose, not through mouth.
• Do not lick lips that can cause drying and chapping.
• Dry mouth can be caused by some of the medicines ask your doctor to change your medicine or adjust the dose.
• Try to maintain the oral hygiene use fluoridated toothpaste.
• Try to avoid dry foods such as cookies, toast and crackers.

To preserve the teeth
• Brush your teeth at least once a day.
• Use dental floss at least twice a day.
• Use toothpaste that contains fluoride.
• Avoid sticky, sugary foods or brush immediately after eating them.
• See your dentist at least three times a year for cleanings and early treatment of cavities.
• Ask your dentist if you should use a rematerializing solution or prescription-strength fluoride.