What are the treatments and medications for curing dry mouth?
The following treatment options are available for curing dry mouth. • If dry mouth is caused by drugs your doctor might change your dosage or change to a different medication that does not cause dry mouth. • You must keep your mouth moist by following these measures. • Drink often water or juices that are sugar-free; it is very important to drink while you eat and this will help in chewing and swallowing. • Stimulate your saliva flow either by eating foods that require mastication or chewing sugarless gum • Use of drugs such as Pilocarpine and Cevimeline stimulates production of saliva. • Acupuncture treatment will help in preventing dry mouth.
