Fixing a dry mouth will really depend on its cause. Dry mouth is often a symptom related to another problem or lifestyle factor and often doesn’t occur just on its own.

Try the most obvious changes first. Talk to your doctor about any medications that you may be taking that could be causing your symptoms. Especially if your dry mouth has started suddenly or you have recently started taking new medications. There are literally hundreds of medications on the market that can cause dry mouth symptoms and simply lowering your dose or changing to another brand of medication may cure your dry mouth.

If you suffer from dry mouth there are some over the counter products that can help replace saliva in a liquid synthetic form.  These liquids can be placed in the mouth and are not easily washed away.  This gives the mouth moisture for a longer period of time than just sipping water or chewing on ice chips.  Your doctor or dentist may also give you a prescription for a stronger form if your case is severe enough.

Chewing sugarless gum can also help awaken your salivary glands and ask them to make more saliva if they can.  Choose sugarless because many people who have a lack of saliva often have trouble fighting cavities.  Saliva helps wash away bacteria that could remain on the teeth and without it, bacteria attack the teeth and cause cavities much more quickly. Sugar feeds bacteria, so you will want to avoid sugary snacks and candies as much as possible.

Stay away from tobacco products like cigarettes and chewing tobacco.  Also avoid antihistamines (medications we usually take for allergies) as these will dry up not only your runny nose, but your saliva too.Other simple options include breathing through your nose at night, and using a cool mist humidifier to add moisture to the air.  This can help moisten not only your mouth but also the inside of your nose and your throat while you sleep.