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| Drink plenty of water/non-acidic fruit juice |
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| Add ice to drinks or try sucking ice cubes to soothe a dry mouth |
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| You may find eating cold food more soothing than hot food |
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| Keep food moist with gravies and sauces to aid swallowing |
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| Clean your mouth after eating with a soft brush and a mild toothpaste and choose an alcohol-free fluoride mouthwash with a mild flavour to aid with cleansing |
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| Consider the use of a saliva replacement gel or spray to help maintain the balance in your mouth and moisturise |
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| Avoid very dry foods, including chocolate and pastry, which can stick to the top of your mouth |
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| If your mouth is sore avoid salty or spicy food that may sting or rough-textured food such as toast |
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| If you wear dentures make sure that you remove them for as long as you can at night and clean them with a specialist cleanser |
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| Tell your doctor or pharmacist about your dry mouth and ask your dentist for oral health advice |
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