While my dry mouth routine requires about 30 minutes of self maintenance per day I feel the difference. My saliva gets very thick making it’s hard to talk and swallow. Plaque is bacteria.
1. Dentist appointments 4x/year to monitor progression.
2. Gluten free diet reduced daily plaque buildup.
3. Morning - brush teeth with Sonicare.
4. During the day I use waterpick or disposable bristly picks to remove the food sticking to my teeth.
5. Night- floss, waterpick, brush and swish a teaspoon of coconut oil for 10-20 minutes and SPIT IT OUT. It’s full of bacteria. DO NOT spit oil down sink or toilet, it will ruin your plumbing. See oil pulling on Cleveland Clinic website for details. I do chores and swish at the same time.
6. One xyliment at night and as needed (causes numb reaction on inside of my cheeks,)
Adding oil pulling to my routine has been incredible. I wake up with little or no plaque on my teeth. Sometimes I will swish during the day.
Routine is working for me and I hope it continues. Heat and dryness impair effectiveness. Symptoms change.