Why do we have a Dry mouth and how to prevent it.

A common reason for a dry mouth is dehydration, which can be caused by not drinking enough water during the day while sweating much as a result of the hot dry weather. But there are many other surprising reasons like diabetes, prescription drugs, stress, low carb diet, dietary supplements and drinking alcohol.

Regardless of the reason for the dehydration the solution is, to drink ample amounts of water. Some strategies to encourage drinking are :

1. Drink cold water since water is best served fresh and chilled .
2. Many people prefer to drink ‘little and often’, have a water bottle with you at all times.
3. Try to have much water at mealtimes, it will make you feel better.
4. Have cool water with slices of orange, lime, lemon and ice cubes, it has been shown that people drink twice as much flavored water.

If you would like to know more about dry mouth, please call Tooronga Family Dentistry, Phone number 98227006.