subject: Dry Mouth, It's Remedies [print this page] A dry mouth simply means that the production of saliva within the mouth has decreased. Decreased production of saliva can be caused by several reasons. Several of the most common reasons for a dry mouth include:
v Side effects of certain diseases v Side effects of some medications v Side effects of certain medical treatments v Hormonal changes v Lifestyle v Nerve damage v Damaged salivary glands v Dehydration
It is not uncommon for everyone to suffer from a dry mouth at some point in their lifetime; however, when the dry mouth doesn't go away then it is time to seek medical treatment. Some of the symptoms of dry mouth including:
v Dry, sticky feeling within the mouth v Difficulty swallowing, chewing, tasting, and/or speaking v Burning experience on the tongue v Dryness feeling in the throat v Cracked lips v Metallic taste in the mouth or reduced ability to taste v Mouth ulcers v Fix bad breath v Frequent thirst v Dry, red, and/or raw tongue v Hoarseness, dry nasal passages, and/or sore throat
Suffering from these symptoms for a longer period means it is time to seek medical treatment. It is important to determine the causes of dry mouth, so that an appropriate treatment can be started. If the drug prescribed is dehydration due, you may need a doctor prescribes a different medication or adjust the dose. Some doctors may also prescribe medication, which is specially designed to facilitate the salivary glands to function better. In certain cases, the cause for the dry mouth is anonymous; therefore, it is necessary to try other dry mouth remedies. Some common remedies that have been shown to increase saliva production are:
v Chewing gum with less sugar or suck on sugarless candy v Drinking a lot of liquid in order to stay hydrated v Breathing through the nose v Using a spray room to add moisture to the air, particularly in the bedroom v Practice proper oral hygiene and visiting your dentist regularly for cleaning and check-ups.
