1. Drink lots of water. [1] [2] [3] One of the things that most often causes dry mouth is dehydration. Drinking water can also help relieve dry mouth if this condition is caused by illness or side effects from using drugs. [4]
Doctors recommend drinking 8 to 12 glasses of water (250 ml in size) every day to avoid dehydration. [5]
However, drinking too much water can also remove the mucous layer that is in your mouth and worsen the symptoms of your dry mouth. If you feel the need to drink lots of water to relieve dry mouth, consult your doctor for other options.
In addition to drinking water, you can also chew ice cubes (don't chew). [6]
2. Avoid or limit caffeinated beverages. [7] [8] [9] Caffeine has diuretic properties, which will encourage the body to release fluids so that symptoms of dry mouth can get worse if you consume them. So, when you suffer from dry mouth, be sure to drink lots of water and avoid certain teas, coffees, and soda drinks.
3. Consume acidic foods. [10] Acidic foods can stimulate the salivary glands so that they can help with dry mouth if you consume them. Some acidic foods (such as citrus fruits) are also good sources of vitamin C.
However, do not consume too much acidic food because it can erode tooth enamel so that it will increase the risk of tooth decay. So that this risk is reduced, accompanied by drinking water when you eat acidic foods.
4. Give additional sauce and sauce to your dish. When you are suffering from dry mouth, your ability to swallow solid food can be impaired. Give liquid-based additions such as sauce or sauce to the dish so you can swallow solid and "rough" foods more easily.
Doctors recommend drinking 8 to 12 glasses of water (250 ml in size) every day to avoid dehydration. [5]
However, drinking too much water can also remove the mucous layer that is in your mouth and worsen the symptoms of your dry mouth. If you feel the need to drink lots of water to relieve dry mouth, consult your doctor for other options.
In addition to drinking water, you can also chew ice cubes (don't chew). [6]
2. Avoid or limit caffeinated beverages. [7] [8] [9] Caffeine has diuretic properties, which will encourage the body to release fluids so that symptoms of dry mouth can get worse if you consume them. So, when you suffer from dry mouth, be sure to drink lots of water and avoid certain teas, coffees, and soda drinks.
3. Consume acidic foods. [10] Acidic foods can stimulate the salivary glands so that they can help with dry mouth if you consume them. Some acidic foods (such as citrus fruits) are also good sources of vitamin C.
However, do not consume too much acidic food because it can erode tooth enamel so that it will increase the risk of tooth decay. So that this risk is reduced, accompanied by drinking water when you eat acidic foods.
4. Give additional sauce and sauce to your dish. When you are suffering from dry mouth, your ability to swallow solid food can be impaired. Give liquid-based additions such as sauce or sauce to the dish so you can swallow solid and "rough" foods more easily.
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