Suck on Sugar-free Candies
Stimulate saliva production is a good way to treat dry mouth, it is suggested to suck on candies. When an individual sucks on candy, the mouth is kept closed, which prevents the circulation of saliva. When there’s a constant circulation of saliva, through sucking on candy, it prevents dryness temporarily.
It is very important to choose sugar-free products, avoiding using sugary sweets as they can damage the teeth and even make the condition get worse. Besides, sugar-free candy contains fewer calories compared to sugary ones.
But for some people, over-consumption of sugar-free products may cause a side effect for gastrointestinal and make them feel more uncomfortable. It is advisable to be more careful when sucking sugar-free products for treating dry mouth. [3]