If you are suffering with or showing signs of a dry mouth, it is important to treat your symptoms to keep your mouth healthy and comfortable.

Having a dry mouth can be unpleasant and can actually have other implications too. With a lack of saliva, the mouth is susceptible to infections, tooth decay and gum disease as well as a sore tongue, cracked lips and bad breath to name a few. Saliva is an incredibly important substance with many functions; it helps protect your mouth, breaks down food and starts the digestive process, as well as helping you to swallow and speak.

When we eat acidic foods and drinks, the pH of our mouth changes. Too acidic and the hard tissues of the teeth can soften and you can be at risk of acid erosion. Debris left in the mouth after eating can be feeding grounds for bacteria in the mouth, which can lead to plaque build-up and tooth decay and even gum disease.  Saliva helps regulate the pH of the mouth to remineralise dental enamel, whilst washing away food debris to minimise the effect of oral bacteria.

You can be in control of helping to reduce the symptoms of dry mouth by following a dry mouth daily routine. Oralieve provide a range of products for dry mouth which make managing your dry mouth, and keeping it clean and protected, a bit easier. Take our dry mouth quiz to find out which product is right for you.