dry mouth?

Question

what can u do to temporarily end your mouth from being dry all the time? (other than using water or gum)

Answer 1

I recommend for my patients with dry mouth to use Biotene products. You can find them in most drug stores. Biotene makes several different products that are saliva substitutes. They have a rinse, gum, gel, toothpaste. I had a patient one time whose mouth was so dry I could hardly work in her mouth. Her tissues were so dry, my gloves would stick to her cheek, and it was uncomfortable for me and her. So I put some of the Biotene gel on her tongue and let her rub it around her mouth. Trust me, it worked. Almost too much. Do you know why your mouth is so dry? If you haven't been to a doctor or dentist, you really need to go to see what's causing the dry mouth. A common side effect of many medications is xerostomia (dry mouth). Dry mouth can cause a number of problems with your teeth and gums, so get checked out. Someone suggested to suck on hard candy like jolly ranchers. I wouldn't do that unless you want more problems. If you want to suck on hard candy, make sure it's sugarless. Increased cavities is a side effect of dry mouth. I wouldn't want to put all that sugar in my mouth knowing that one of the body's natural defenses against cavities (saliva) is absent.

Answer 2

Basically Dry Mouth can be caused by excessive clearance (such as by excessive breathing through the mouth, sleeping with mouth open), or it may be caused by insufficient production of saliva .

If you are below the age of 35, dry mouth will usually be caused by something you eat (pill) or drink (Artificial Flavour). Crystal Light is notorious for causing dry mouth, and some prescriptions can cause dry mouth either in small quantities or require large quantities before you know you have dry mouth. Do not consume anything that can contribute to mouth dryness (salt, caffeine, alcohol), and do not consume anything which can encourage tooth decay such as carbonated drinks. You will no longer drink water, rather you will make your mouth a water reservoir for as long as you can and then swallow; absorption occurs with time the mouth is in direct contact with water. It doesn't matter if its cold or warm, keep the water in your mouth as long as you can; ideally 5 min at time, though some people could only bare 30 sec at a time. I would recommend at least 1x 5 min session, and 3x 2 min sessions, and the rest 30-40s sessions. Since your body can't hydrate your mouth, you take matters into your own mouth. Btw, pretending the water is mouthwash improves overall effectiveness or sensation anyways. Stop using any product you used the day or evening before dry mouth occurred.

If you follow these instructions to a tea, and you were not sick when you took up the dry mouth symptom, if this symptom persists for 4 days, see the doctor on the 5th day. See the doctor sooner if you notice (EXTREME) irregularities inside your mouth appearance wise; note there will be some due to dryness. If you go to the doctor too soon, he may have too little to look at. If you go too late, your mouth could remain a desert forever.

If there's you didn't take up any new product, or didn't change any dosage and you have dry mouth, again wait 4 days, see doctor on the 5th, you have a medical condition which is causing your dry mouth. Luckily, dry mouth is a more unique symptom, but the problem is you don't want to have anything its linked to. If you have been fatigued, for a very long time, it may give you both an answer and prognosis.

Dry mouth sufferer (2 days in)

Answer 3

Why is your mouth dry all the time? Are you dehydrated? or have sugar problems or a medical related issue causing this? I would find out why your having this problem and until then there is no magic cure other than plenty of fluids,gum and maybe lemon drop candies, the sour will make you salava glands work more.

Answer 4

This is something you might want to discuss with a Doctor. For instance, one of the symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes is dry mouth and excessive thirst. That can be easily tested for. It's the type of thing you don't want to delay getting done. Good luck.

Answer 5

Do you smoke? are you on any medication? You can get a product from the chemist that is a saliva replacement, can't think of what it is called but they should know.

Answer 6

You can try sucking on hard candy like jolly ranchers, I eat them and my mouth doesn't get dry.

Answer 7

ice chips....yes it ends up being water but it lasts longer.

Answer 8

there are meds for this