Dry Mouth
Some of these suggestions may not be appropriate if you are on a special diet.
Drink plenty of fluids (a minimum of eight glasses per day is recommended).
Sip juices and other fluids regularly throughout the day. A sports bottle is a handy way to keep water with you.
Apply moisturizer (K-Y jelly, Surgilube, Carmex, Boraflex) to lips to prevent dryness.
Use a room humidifier to help prevent dry lips and mouth.
Have a frozen treat, such as ice chips, frozen juice, Popsicles, ice cream, and sherbet.
Sugar-free hard candies and chewing gum can keep your mouth moist.
Juicy fruits, like melon, oranges, and canned fruits, make refreshing snacks.
Try very sweet or tart foods and liquids, such as lemon water, lemonade, grapefruit, and gelatin.
Soups are usually tolerated well and can be a good source of nutrition.
Alternate sips of liquid and bites of food to moisten food and aid swallowing.
Add moisture to solid foods (gravy, sauce, dips, broth, salad dressing, yogurt, mayonnaise, applesauce, butter, etc.).
Dunk or soak foods in liquid (cookies and milk, toasted cheese sandwich and soup).
Rinse mouth regularly with warm tap water or either of the following:
Ask your doctor about using artificial saliva.