Nighttime Dry Mouth

I failed to mention that I have one of those battery operated mild frothier "things" that I use to mix the oil and water, and it works great.

My eyeglass dispenser recently showed me a new product, It is kind of like a eye mask that you put over your eyes to help with dry eyes. I think he said you can either refrigerate it for coolness or microwave for warmth. For me, the drops work and they last 8 hours.....

@jeanjanx2 Welcome to Mayo ClinicConnect! I see that you’ve been around but this is your first comment. We’re glad that you’re here. Is there a specific problem that the members can help you with? What causes your dry mouth?

@kacey1 .......Dry mouth is one of my irritations. If I don't take care of it when it begins, then I won't be able to swallow without getting up and rinsing out my mouth. For several years now, I have been using Biotene products. That means I always have Biotene lozenges in my purse so that I can make sure I don't get a dry mouth attack when I am attending one of my meditation or mindfulness groups. I also use Biotene toothpaste and the spray rinse......just a spray or two before I go out the door really helps. It is always better to be prepared than to find yourself miserable and unable to manage the onset.

What do you use? I would be happy to try other products.
May you be free of discomfort.
Chris

I was on Restasis for a long time. Then tried Xiidra for a short time. I'm now using Cequa and Miebo. Also Refresh. Also apply warm compresses. Doctor suggested I use night time goggles to keep eyes moist. Also clean my eyes twice a day. Has anyone been treated for Sjogren's. Oh and I also use a humidifier at night.

Hello all, here is a great link that discusses benefits of coconut oil for dental health
.https://www.dentistryiq.com/dentistry/oral-systemic-health/article/55090981/alleviating-dry-mouth-symptoms-with-coconut-oil-pulling

Chris, have you had Sjögren’s syndrome confirmed? The most effective products I’ve found personally are xylimelts (drug store or Amazon) as needed with coconut oil rinses at night. I also take one RX designed for Sjrogrens. Good luck!

Read the articles on coconut oil pulling. Seems very promising with mostly good reviews. Our local Walmart has the Guru Nanda Oil Pulling Rinse. Will be picking it up tomorrow. Worth trying.

Chris: Over the years, I've tried so many dry mouth products. Some of them work initially and then after several weeks, I don't get much relief. Now during the day, I have Trident gum, Act lemon lozenges and carry a water bottle with me all the time.
The real problem is nighttime. On my nightstand, I have my daytime products plus Oasis DM spray and Act Gum. Since I will wake up probably three to five times during the night, I will use any one of the products depending on how dry my mouth is.
The Act Gum probably works the best when my mouth is very dry. The gum is like chicklets, with a hard shell. It's kind of pricey at $4 for 20 pieces. I cut the pieces in half with my pill cutter.

Oh, I had no idea, but since I had the oil, even with the sunflower oil, the dentist said that would work fine. I have sjogrens and dry eyes...and everything else under the sun.
Thanks