Avoid acidic foods like citrus fruits or tomatoes. Eat soft, bland foods like ice cream, pudding, cream soup, mild cheese, eggs, yogurt, cooked or pureed fruit, or mild pasta or potato dishes. Moisten food with sauces or gravies. Drink a sip of beverage before each bite or dip the food in liquid before eating. Chew gum or eat hard candy to increase saliva in the mouth.
Artificial saliva is also available to help dry mouth.
Keep your teeth and gums clean. Suck on a juice bar or popsicle before a meal or ask for medicine to numb your mouth. Swallowing Problems 1. Foods with one consistency are usually easier to swallow. Blenderize or puree food if needed.