Back to DashboardMaintaining oral hygiene is important.
Dry mouth can be uncomfortable and interfere with eating and drinking.
Mouth Care
What You Can Do
Do not stop any medications without asking the Hospice Team
Check if dentures still fit, may not as illness progresses
Keep dentures clean
Keep lips moist - Chapstick, Vaseline
Can try: Xylimelts™ (available at Walgreens, Amazon)
Discuss with the Hospice Team if it is ok to use a humidifier in the room if the air is too dry
Medications
While there is a long list of medications that can dry out the mouth, it is very important to not stopany medications without asking the
Hospice TeamThere are mouth swabs that are available to clean mouth when brushing teeth becomes difficult.
Ask Hospice TeamIf infection is found, there are often safe and effective medications
