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October 19, 2009, Updated March 24, 2010
By Susan M. Callahan, Featured Columnist
Dry mouth, technically called xerostomia, is one of the most
common annoyances people experience. According to the
National Institute of Dental Research, approximately 25
million Americans suffer from chronic dry mouth and up to
50% of us will suffer from dry mouth at some point in our
lives. What causes dry mouth? What causes dry mouth at
night? Are there any simple remedies for dry mouth or
foods that reduce dry mouth?
Here are some of the most common causes and treatments
of dry mouth.
Too Much Caffeine
Drinking beverages with too much caffeine during the day
is a common cause of dry mouth. Coffee, certain teas, and
sodas are the usual culptrits. Caffeine causes the body to
dehydrate at about the rate of one glass for every glass of
cafeinated liquid consumed. So, if you find that you are
drinking extra soda, you will have to increase the amount
of water you drink to avoid dry mouth at night.
Excessive Snoring
Snoring can contribute to dry mouth in a signiicant number
of cases.
Unfortunately, if snoring is the cause of your dry mouth,
you will need to diagnose the cause of your snoring to
figure out how to reduce the dry mouth. Common home
remedies for snoring include sleeping on your side and
using a humidifier at night.
Night Time Congestion
Night time congestion causes dry mouth by increasing the
risk of mouth-breathing. The more you breathe through
your mouth, the drier it becomes. Eliminate common
sources of allergens from your pillows and hair to reduce
night time congestion.and Your hands may swell if you are
retaining fluids.
Medications That Cause Dry Mouth
According to a 2000 study Department of Oral Health,
University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand, there is a
strong correlation between certain types of medications
and the incidence of dry mouth. The medications most likely
to cause dry mouth, irrespective of age and gender, are
1. Antidepressants
2. Hypolipidemics
3. Iron Supplements
4. Analgesics
In fact, a follow-up study by the same university found that
men and women who take these medications are 22 times
more likely to suffer dry mouth.
Conditions That Cause Dry Mouth
A 2003 study from the University of Pittsburgh School of
Dentistry, dry mouth often occurs in connection with
radiation therapy and Sjögren's syndrome, a condition in
which can also include dry eyes and rheumatoid arthritis or
another related connective tissue disease.
According to the Sjogren's Syndrome Foundation, as many
as 4 million Americans suffer from this condition which can
cause dry mouth and dry eyes.
Foods That Reduce Dry Mouth
Vegetables and fruit with high water content such as
bananas and watermelons seem to improve chronic dry
mouth. Vegetables should be steamed rather than fried or
grilled to maintain high water cintent, if you have dry
mouth. Water itself, of course, and non-caffeinated teas
and beverages such as chamomile tea, also can help. Be
careful of bottled waters. Some bottled waters contain
sodium, which reduces your body's water content and
makes dry mouth worse.
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