Dealing with Dry Mouth

Dry mouth can be a mild annoyance or a painful sign of a more serious problem. Dry mouth can be a side effect of certain medications or can be a sign of a more serious problem such as dehydration. Whichever it is, there are steps you can take to ease the symptoms of dry mouth.

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How to Ease Dry Mouth

Some simple steps you can take to ease dry mouth include:

• Rinse your mouth with warm salt water several times throughout the day.

• Carry hard candy with you at all times and suck on it when dry mouth occurs.

• Ask your doctor or dietician about prescription mouth rinses that may help ease dry mouth.

Important Information!
If dry mouth occurs in association with vomiting or diarrhea, it could be a sign of dehydration. Contact your doctor immediately.

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