Everyone suffers from a dry mouth from time to time, whether that is due to nerves or dehydration. But it should be temporary, and sipping water should help.
However, for some people, their dry mouth is more severe and doesn’t disappear, even with water! These people have a clinically dry mouth – sometimes referred to as xerostomia.
The most common cause of a clinically dry mouth is medication, and in particular, multiple medications.
Many dry mouth sufferers like to keep a bottle of water handy to take sips from throughout the day. But are you aware that dry mouth is rarely associated with systemic dehydration and water will not actually overcome the condition?
Excessive sipping of water can wash away any saliva that may by present and can even leave your mouth feeling drier. What’s more, if you tend to drink water to relieve a dry mouth at night you may experience sleep disruption because of those extra trips to the toilet!
It’s important to recognise that it is not thirst that is making your mouth dry and therefore you may need to manage the symptoms of a clinical dry mouth. So why not try Oralieve Moisturising Mouth Spray? Unlike water it moisturises the mouth and supplements natural saliva. Spray on the insides of the cheeks and gums for lasting, instant relief from the symptoms of dry mouth. What’s more you might get a better night’s sleep.
Oralieve Moisturising Mouth Spray is available for purchase on our online shop at £6.99 or 3 for £16! Click here to visit our online shop or if you need assistance with your order, call us on 01582 439122.
