4 Common Causes of Dry Mouth

Dry mouth is sticky, uncomfortable, and is a surefire way to have bad breath! Many people have at least one habit that causes dry mouth and some are unavoidable. Fortunately, there are certain things you can avoid to help keep your mouth comfortable, moist, and healthy. Some of the habits you indulge in on a daily basis cause dry mouth and therefore bad breath. What follows are some exceedingly common causes of dry mouth.

Coffee:

Habitual coffee drinkers are those who are never quite awake until halfway through that first cup. Coffee, as most already know, can cause very stinky dry mouth. Caffeine, the part of coffee that makes it so desirable, is a known contributor to a dry oral environment. If this drink is a part of your daily routine and dry mouth is a common problem for you, it may be best to cut down your consumption. If you are not willing to give up coffee (as most aren’t!) mouthwashes proven to get rid of dry mouth like SmartMouth’s Dry Mouth rinse are another great solution.

Alcohol:

Alcohol is known to contribute to many health problems, through either binge drinking or habitual drinking. These can include liver problems, alcohol poisoning, alcoholism, and one of the most prevalent problems; dry mouth. By cutting down on alcohol use, you can lessen the potential for dry mouth. However, there are solutions that don’t force you to give up your favorite red wines. Similar to drinking coffee, you can use an oral rinse with moisture-lock technology that helps your mouth produce a healthy amount of saliva. SmartMouth’s Dry Mouth relief formula has the added benefit of providing all day great breath while also eliminating* that awful dry mouth feeling.

Smoking:

Although almost everyone knows smoking is bad for your overall health and lungs, it may also cause moderate to severe dry mouth. Smoking causes your mouth to become a drier environment which facilitates the creation of bad breath gases. With a drier mouth, the smell of whatever you are smoking lingers and becomes worse over time. Dry environments, like a smoker’s mouth, are perfect for bacteria to reproduce and consume protein. This results in the bacteria producing sulfur gas as a waste product, making your breath even worse! If your smoke breath is something that concerns you, there’s no better solution than to quit smoking. If you’re having trouble on your own, seek help from a doctor or medical professional.

Prescription Medications:

As many people know already, a primary side effect of many prescription medications is dry mouth. This can be mild, moderate, or severe dry mouth depending on the medication and individual habits.  Although these medications are necessary for your health, there are still ways to get around the annoying side effects. Firstly, you can always speak to your doctor about alternatives to medicines with those side effects. However, this is often not doable since so many medications cause this irritating problem. The best way to fix dry mouth is to take your habits into account and step up your oral hygiene! This can be done by using an effective dry mouth relief oral rinse. Keep in mind, however, that many rinses for dry mouth do nothing to solve bad breath!

SmartMouth combines a solution for both dry mouth AND bad breath in one package. The moisture-lock technology instantly eliminates dry mouth symptoms and SmartMouth’s breath technology prevents sulfur from returning for 12 hours.