How to Cope With Dry Mouth

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Drink plenty of water.Dehydration is one of the most common causes of dry mouth.

   Sipping water can also help to relieve dry mouth when it is caused by disease or as a side effect of medication.Doctors recommend drinking eight to twelve 8-ounce glasses of water each day to keep hydrated.Drinking too much water, however, can actually dissolve the mucus lining of the mouth and worsen the symptoms of dry mouth.
   
   If you feel the need to drink excessive amounts of water to soothe your dry mouth, ask a doctor about other options.
   
   You can also dissolve (not crunch) ice chips in your mouth in addition to sipping water.
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   Step 2: Avoid or limit caffeinated beverages.Caffeine is a diuretic

   For this reason, caffeine can worsen the symptoms of dry mouth.
   
   Make sure to drink plenty of water and avoid coffee, tea, and certain sodas if you suffer from dry mouth. , Some sour foods (such as citrus fruits) are also good sources of vitamin C.
   
   Too much acid from sour foods, however, can wear away the enamel of your teeth, increasing your risk of tooth decay.
   
   To reduce this risk, sip water as you eat sour foods. , If you suffer from dry mouth, your ability to swallow solid foods may be affected.
   
   Try adding liquid-based additives like sauces and gravies to your recipes to make “rough” solid foods easier to swallow., Good choices include:
   Yogurt Pudding Canned fruit Mashed vegetables Casseroles made with a broth or sauce base Thinned cereals, such as oatmeal Soups and stews Fruit smoothies Soft cooked meats such as boiled chicken , If you make sure to sip water while eating, however, it can make things easier and help keep you hydrated.
   
   Try taking a sip of water, then a bite of food, then have another sip of water.
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   Step 3: which means it promotes fluid loss.

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   Step 4: Eat sour foods.Sour foods stimulate the salivary glands

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   Step 5: so consuming these can help if you are struggling with dry mouth.

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   Step 6: Add sauces and gravies to your dishes.

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   Step 7: Eat soft

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   Step 8: moist foods.These foods will require less chewing

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   Step 9: and be more comfortable to swallow than dry

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    Step 10: crunchy

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    Step 11: or chewy foods like tough meats and crusty breads.

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    Step 12: Sip water when you eat.Because dry mouths lack saliva

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    Step 13: the condition can make it more difficult or painful to swallow food.

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