Dry Mouth

SleepySparky · Post by **SleepySparky** » Sat Feb 09, 2008 12:18 pm

I have heard/read numerous people asking what to do about dry mouth, either when using FF masks and while using cpap in general. OK, I have not personally used these products but plan on trying them. I was in Walgreen's the other day dropping off scripts and picking up mouthwash and noticed they now are carrying a line of toothpaste and a gel to use after the rinse before bed to help with dry mouth. The toothpaste is suppose to add enzymes your mouth is missing due to sleeping with mouth open or mouth breathing. They also have a gel that you put a bit on your tough after you brush and use a mouthwash and rub it around on your gums and inside of mouth that is suppose to keep it from drying out so bad and keep you from ending up with the discomfort and such from your mouth being so dry. Like I said I have not tried these, but thought I would mention it as it could be one of those products that works for one but not for all. That is all I know for now. It is not real expensive about $6 or so a tube, but it might be something you would want to check out if your having this problem. I will try to post and let you know if it helps me at all or not. Have a Great Weekend everyone.
Tina
aka SleepySparky

OutaSync · Post by **OutaSync** » Sat Feb 09, 2008 1:05 pm

Thanks, Tina. I'll have to try that.

Bev

RipVW · Post by **RipVW** » Sat Feb 09, 2008 4:06 pm

I use three products to help with the mouth dryness--the Biotene toothpaste for drymouth (helps a little I suppose, but doesn't seem to clean my teeth as well as my Colgate), Oasis Drymouth Mouthwash (this is good, does help), and the best, Oasis Moisturizing Mouth Spray. I keep the spray next to my bed, so whenever I awake with a dry mouth, three sprays really help--I do try not to swallow it, just to keep the moisturing ingredient in my mouth as long as possible. The mouthwash and spray are Sensidyne products.

MartyR · Post by **MartyR** » Sat Feb 09, 2008 6:29 pm

thanks for the advice...i have real prob with the dty mouth

RipVW · Post by **RipVW** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 9:30 am

You're welcome! Of course, these products are really just to help with the dry mount symptom--the problem is usually that our mouth is opening during the night, so the goal is to keep our mouths closed during sleep, practicing "willing" the tongue to stay on the roof of the mouth seems to help me. Other things folks try are chin straps (no very comfortable in my experience, but works well for some) or mouth taping (I for one cannot seem to deal with that one, yet others find it to be the ultimate solution).