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Fool-proof hacks to get rid of dry mouth

You may suffer from this condition due to salivary gland dysfunction. But, you will be able to deal with it by opting for these natural solutions.

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Written By: Aishwarya Vaidya | Updated : November 10, 2018 4:24 PM IST

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You can opt for aloe vera to tackle dry mouth. © Shutterstock

Dry mouth, also known as xerostomia, occurs when your mouth fails to produce enough saliva to keep it wet. This can cause chronic dryness in your mouth. Ageing and taking medications can lead to dry mouth. Moreover, smoking, stress, nerve damage which can result into loss of functioning of your salivary glands, hormonal changes during pregnancy and so on, and causes dry mouth.

You may exhibit symptoms like ulcers, sores, sore throat, tooth decay, bleeding gums, dry cough, a headache, pale gums and so on, in case you are suffering from dry mouth. But, with the help of your doctor's advice and these natural remedies, you will be able to tackle it. So, here we suggest you few DIY tricks.

  • You can go for green tea: Green tea has antibacterial properties and can prevent cavities in your mouth. Furthermore, it can also help you to stimulate saliva and bid adieu to your dry mouth. You can add some green tea leaves to water and boil them. Strain it and sip on it.
  • You can go for ginger: Ginger has a bioactive compound called gingerol which can be beneficial for you. Also, it can help you to stimulate saliva. Add small pieces of ginger to the water and boil them. Strain it and drink it. Try this remedy today and you will surely benefit from it.
  • You can go for pineapple juice: Pineapple is abundant in bromelain which helps in the degradation of debris in your mouth along with thinning the saliva and increasing its flow. You can eat pineapple which will be truly helpful for you.
  • You can go for aloe vera juice: It is antioxidant in nature and can help trigger the functioning of the salivary glands and boost the production of saliva in your mouth. You can drink aloe vera juice in the quantity recommended by your expert or you can even rinse your mouth with it. Don't forget to opt for it.
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