{"id":55,"date":"2023-09-19T16:09:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-19T16:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drgeorgesalem.com\/blog\/?p=55"},"modified":"2024-03-14T16:11:41","modified_gmt":"2024-03-14T16:11:41","slug":"what-to-do-about-dry-mouth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drgeorgesalem.com\/blog\/2023\/09\/19\/what-to-do-about-dry-mouth\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do about Dry Mouth"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/drgeorgesalem.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/drymouth-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Xerostomia, commonly known as dry mouth, is a condition in which the salivary glands in the mouth don\u2019t produce enough saliva. Saliva keeps the mouth moist and cleanses it of bacteria. A lack of it makes for an uncomfortably dry mouth that is also more susceptible to infection and disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>Symptoms of dry mouth include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dryness or a sticky feeling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frequent thirst<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Burning sensations or redness in the throat or on the tongue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A sore throat or hoarseness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Difficulty chewing, swallowing, or tasting food<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Dry mouth usually comes about as a side effect of certain medications or medical conditions, but can also be caused by damage to the salivary glands because of injury or surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re experiencing any of the symptoms of dry mouth, here are a few tips for what to do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Double-check medications: If you are taking any prescription or over-the-counter medications, speak with the doctor to see if any of these could be causing the dry mouth as a side effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There may be ways to alleviate the symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><u>Stay hydrated:<\/u><\/strong> Whether you have dry mouth or not, it\u2019s essential to stay hydrated. Drink plenty of fresh and pure water throughout the day. A good rule of thumb is to drink eight eight-ounce glasses of water a day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><u>Suck or chew on a natural, sugar-free candy or gum:<\/u><\/strong> Sucking on candy or chewing gum will keep your salivary glands producing saliva. Healthier versions of sugar-free candy and gum are available these days. Some are made with xylitol, a sugar alcohol that actually helps prevent tooth decay.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><u>Add moisture to your living spaces:<\/u><\/strong> Try adding a vaporizer to your bedroom or the rooms where you spend the most time. It\u2019s best for your home to have a humidity level of between 40 to 50%. Anything less than 30% is too low. 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