Sunday, September 26, 2010

Dry Mouth - How To Overcome It

By Mitchell Boggs

Dry mouth is a common every day occurrence, and one that millions of people deal with around the world. While some of us chalk it up to something that we just have to live with, this isn't necessarily the case.

Whatever your situation looks like right now, the important thing is figuring out how to put an end to it. The following pieces of advice that I'm about to offer, if followed, will no doubt help you out with your situation. Here we go.

First of all, you should drink a lot of water. I know this sounds like an obvious one, but it's one that people neglect all too often. Especially the people who do things like drink sodas and other stuff that's loaded with sugars or caffeine.

When I'm drinking things like colas and other stuff full of sugar, my mouth ends up drying out even more. This is a medical fact, so it should come as no surprise. Water naturally does just the opposite, keeping the mouth hydrated and preventing the bacteria from forming that so often thrive under dry mouth conditions.

Additionally, I'd also suggest eating fruits. Why? Well, not only are fruits extremely healthy, but the enzymes within the fruits are great for your mouth and end up keeping things active and moist.

These fruits and vegetables will also strengthen the lining of your gums and inner cheeks, both of which are prone to chafing, soreness, and even infections when you're suffering from dry mouth.

Another thing I would definitely suggest doing is beginning the use of a product such as Biotene, which fights dry mouth symptoms from the root. With a formula that attacks the bacteria and moisturizes your mouth, Biotene has worked wonders for me since I started using it two years ago.

These are a few of the ways that I've handled my dry mouth situation, and it's barely an issue in my life anymore. Follow my lead and you won't regret it.

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