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10. Grapeseed Oil
Not all oils work to relieve dry mouth but grapeseed oil is an effective remedy. Grapeseed oil has super moisturizing properties that will coat the mouth and keep it moist for hours. This oil is also high in vitamin E, which is great for the membranes of your mouth and can heal sores that sometimes occur with dry mouth. Simply dip a finger in some grapeseed oil and rub it on the insides of your cheeks and on the tongue. Do this after brushing your teeth, and leave the oil on during the night. In the morning, rinse with warm water and brush as you normally would.
11. Oil Pulling
If you haven’t heard of this, you are going to be shocked by how well this works. This is an ancient Ayurvedic practice that cleans the teeth, removes toxins, and is very helpful in treating dry mouth. This will also help you to maintain oral health and stop bad breath. Put one tablespoon of extra virgin coconut oil in your mouth and swish it around for 10 to 15 minutes. Spit the oil out in a trash can (not in the sink or toilet where it can clog the drain) then rinse your mouth with warm water. Brush your teeth as you normally would. Repeat every morning before you eat.
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12. Aloe Vera
This is a terrific plant that can really help stop dry mouth while protecting the delicate tissues of the mouth. Rinse your mouth with aloe vera juice several times each day. Alternately, you can apply some pure aloe vera gel to your mouth using a cotton ball or your finger. Let it sit for five minutes, and then rinse your mouth with cool water. Repeat this several times each day.
Extra Tips:
- Don’t smoke or chew tobacco as this makes the problem worse
- Sleep with a humidifier to keep your mouth moist during the night
- Breath through your nose, not your mouth
- Inhale the steam from herbal teas to keep your nasal passages open and moisturized
- Clean your tongue daily to avoid the build-up of bacteria
- Drink water while eating, and chew your food thoroughly
- If you get mouth sores, limit your consumption of spicy or acidic foods
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