Home remedies to get rid of a dry mouth

House remedies to get rid of a dry mouth

Improve the intake of fluids

As dehydration is majorly accountable for the dryness, it’s vital that you drink at least 8 to 10  glasses of water regular. Staying hydrated will aid the body produce saliva, thereby getting rid of the symptoms of a dryness. Instead of only drinking water, you can even drink herbal teas, coconut water, soups or a smoothies.

Oil pulling

Oil pulling, an ancient Ayurvedic cure, is known to work wonders for a host of oral and dental matters. It includes swishing a tablespoon or two of oils, such as coconut, mustard, sesame or sunflower, in and around your mouth for about twenty minutes before spitting it out. Rinse tepid warm water and then brush your teeth as general. This exercise aids keep your mouth moist, thereby preventing dryness. It’s great to do this every morning for better results. Assure that you don’t swallow the oil.

Aloe vera

Aloe vera can aid keep the mouth moist, thereby saving the sensitive tissues and enhancing your taste buds. Drink a quarter cup of aloe vera juice all morning. You can even try rinsing your mouth with it a some times throughout the day. At night, before sleeping, apply few freshly extracted aloe vera gel in your mouth utilizing a cotton swab. After leaving it for at least 15 to 20 minutes, rinse with tepid water. 

Fennel seeds

These seeds can aid stimulate the production of saliva and even to get rid of bad breath. Chew on half-a-teaspoon of these seeds 2 or 3 time  daily to prevent dryness. You can even boil a handful of fennel seeds with a glass of water and sip on this throughout the day for great results.

Lemon

Lemon juice can aid  regulate the production of saliva, thereby aiding  keep the mouth moist. Moreover, its acidic and antibacterial properties double its advantages by helping eliminate bad breath. In a glass of warm water, add the juice of half a lemon, and a some drops of honey, if required. Sip on this this house made lemonade drink throughout the day. You could even sprinkle a little salt on a thin slice of lemon and suck on it for a while. Do this 3 time daily.