Dry mouth is a condition with a number of potential causes.
Two possibilities from this long list of potential causes are dehydration and lifestyle factors.
Either one can lead to dry mouth symptoms and must be dealt with appropriately.
Dehydration Dehydration and dry mouth symptoms go together.
It's an obvious cause and effect that if your body is lacking water then your mouth, being a part of your body, would be dry too.
And dehydration can be caused by a number of conditions and circumstances.
Vomiting, diarrhea, fever, excessive sweating, and inadequate fluid intake are a few of the possible causes of dehydration.
The way to remedy these causes of dehydration and the resulting symptoms is simply to drink more water.
If an illness is involved then that will have to be taken care of too.
Lifestyle Factors Lifestyle factors can also contribute to dry mouth symptoms.
Smoking or chewing tobacco, for instance, can have an effect on the amount of saliva production which can cause dry mouth symptoms or can make already existing symptoms worse.
Smoking in particular increases mouth breathing which can dry out the mouth.
In fact, mouth breathing in general can cause your mouth to dry.
Correcting this dental condition begins with finding the source and doing what you can to correct that.
It may mean giving up smoking or chewing tobacco or it may mean drinking more water.
In any case, the health of the mouth must me top priority.
Regular visits to a dentist are advised.
This, of course, will be in addition to daily brushing and flossing.
You may also wish to seek out a natural mouthwash to ensure that you completely take care of your mouth.
Some natural ingredients can help by killing bacteria and may be a smart addition to your dental care routine.