Tips to Alleviate Dry Mouth: Saliva, a Natural Acid to Protect & Prevent Tooth Decay

• A sticky, dry feeling in the mouth

• Frequent thirst

• Sores in the mouth; sores or split skin at the corners of the mouth; cracked lips

• A dry feeling in the throat

• A burning or tingling sensation in the mouth and especially on the tongue

• A dry, red, raw tongue

• Problems speaking or difficulty tasting, chewing, and swallowing

• Hoarseness, dry nasal passages, sore throat

• Bad breath

Why is dry mouth a problem?

Besides causing the aggravating symptoms mentioned above, dry mouth also increases a person’s risk of gingivitis (gum disease), tooth decay, and mouth infections, such as thrush. Dry mouth can also make it difficult to wear dentures.