Top 10 tips for dry mouth

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Drink plenty of water/non-acidic fruit juice

Add ice to drinks or try sucking ice cubes to soothe a dry mouth

You may find eating cold food more soothing than hot food

Keep food moist with gravies and sauces to aid swallowing

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

Consider the use of a saliva replacement gel or spray to help maintain the balance in your mouth and moisturise

Avoid very dry foods, including chocolate and pastry, which can stick to the top of your mouth

If your mouth is sore avoid salty or spicy food that may sting or rough-textured food such as toast

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

Tell your doctor or pharmacist about your dry mouth and ask your dentist for oral health advice