Be sure to eat meals that require a chewing action. Chewing sugarless gum between meals can also help. Adding moisture to the air with a humidifier is another way to help reduce a dry mouth. This is especially helpful if your mouth gets dry during the night. Do not use candy or chewing gum that contains sugar.
Sugar can speed up tooth decay even more in people who have a very dry mouth.
Alcohol can also make your mouth feel dry. If you use a mouthwash, make sure it does not have high alcohol content. Avoiding or cutting down alcoholic drinks may also help. A dry mouth can make it harder to swallow pills. To help pills go down, drink a little water just before you take the pill.