Have you ever heard about xerostomia? More commonly known as dry mouth, it is a condition when your mouth does not produce enough saliva to wet your mouth. Dry mouth is usually found in aging individuals, but aging is not the only reason you have it. There are other underlying reasons for this condition. If you have ever experienced this condition and wondered what do about it, your search ends right here, you’ll find all the dry mouth causes, remedies, and solutions.
This is something which impacts the salivary glands and causes dysfunction. There are many factors that lead to the dysfunction of these glands, such as:
Has this set you thinking that you may suffer from dry mouth as well? So, are you wondering about how to get rid of dry mouth? Before we list out the home remedies for dry mouth, check out the symptoms here.
Yes, we know that you have a dry mouth, but what are the other symptoms of dry mouth?
These symptoms are most often mild and moderate and can be treated with home remedies.
A dry mouth is what you can call bad news in general. It’s an uncomfortable situation to suffer but fear not, for we have the right home remedies for dry mouth relief.
Ginger has been a part of the medicinal cabinet of our ancestors for ages. The presence of a bioactive compound called gingerol is what makes it such a potent remedy. Ginger is also said to stimulate saliva, lending a freshness to your mouth.
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Cut the ginger into small pieces. Add the same to a cup of water and boil it. Strain the concoction and add honey to it before you drink it. Another interesting way to add ginger to your meal planning is chewing a small piece of ginger all throughout the day. Ginger is wonderful for your health, so you can drink a cup or two throughout the day.
Green tea is great for your health, period; and it is great to fix a dry mouth too. It is antibacterial in nature and has tremendous properties to prevent cavities in your mouth. What matters is that green tea can also fix a dry mouth.
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Brew yourself a cup of green tea. Strain it and add honey to enjoy the taste. Consume as soon as you make it. Do not overdo it, 2-3 cups a day is ideal.
Aloe Vera is that miracle plant that provides a solution to most of your ailments, and dry mouth is no different. It activates the salivary glands and boosts the saliva production in your mouth.
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Drink Aloe Vera juice every day or try to rinse your mouth with the juice. You can also try another remedy, take Aloe Vera gel in a cotton pad and just rub the insides of your mouth with it. Let the solution stay in your mouth for a few minutes, then wash it off thoroughly. Apply the Aloe Vera juice once or twice a day.
Lemons are a said to be a major boon for your health. The high citric acid content in lemons helps your mouth clean and fresh all the while stimulating saliva in your mouth.
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Squeeze the lemon juice into a glass of water. Sweeten it up with honey and have it twice or thrice a day. Make sure you do not overdo as it may end up harming your teeth enamel.
Another citric-acid enriched fruit, that does wonders to your dry mouth. In addition, it keeps your mouth fresh all day long, removing all traces of bad breath. It is also rich in citric acid that stimulates the salivary glands and acts as a potential solution to dry mouth.
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Try this uber simple remedy, peel an orange and juice it up! Consume fresh, or if you have more than the required amount, store it in a bottle and keep consuming it throughout the day. Drinking orange juice has a wide number of benefits, so add more of it in your diet.
Fennel seeds are enriched with flavonoids (a group of plant metabolites). Flavonoids are especially great in producing saliva and keeping your mouth fresh and clean. The aromatic flavor of fennel works doubly hard to keep your mouth all fresh and clean for a long time.
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Chew some fennel seeds after every meal, it instantly makes a difference. This also helps activate your digestive juices aiding digestion. Now you know why to get served with fennel seeds at a restaurant.
Aniseed, scientifically referred as the Pimpinella anisum, is a versatile herb. It has many medicinal properties. It works as an appetite stimulant. It has a licorice flavor that keeps mouth odours at bay, helps fight bad breath and helps to get rid of dry mouth.
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Take the simple route and munch on some aniseed after every meal. You can also try to combine aniseed and fennel seeds to add the right flavor and do away with all signs of dry mouth.
Rosemary aka fennel seeds have a lovely aroma. They not only have antiseptic and soothing properties, but are a great home remedy to combat dry mouth and its symptoms.
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Soak 10-12 leaves of rosemary in a glass of water, overnight. Use the same to rinse your mouth every morning.
Oil pulling has been a part of Ayurveda for ages and it is a super effective process that detoxifies your mouth and keeps all viruses and bacteria at bay. It involves swishing your mouth with a potent oil, say a cold-pressed virgin variety of coconut or sesame oil. This you do before you brush your teeth as soon as you wake up. Coconut oil has anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-inflammatory properties, so it is particularly effective for oil pulling.
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Swish the coconut oil in your mouth for 20 minutes. Start with 10 minutes and then slowly build it up to 20 minutes. Spit out the oil. It seems a little obnoxious at first, especially when you do it in the winters and the coconut oil is in its solid avatar. But you will soon get used to it and ensure that you do not swallow the oil when you swish it around your mouth as the oil you spit out after swishing it around your mouth contains all the viruses and bacteria. Brush your teeth after the oil-pulling process.
A dehydrated mouth does not feel good, but yes, besides the above-mentioned home remedies for dry mouth, you can also make some lifestyle changes to get rid of dry mouth.
Manoja Kalakanti