DEAR DR. GOTT:
My husband and I have read many times about people suffering from “dry mouth”. We, too, have this problem, which we think is caused by some of the medication we take.

Somewhere I read that Tic-Tacs are good for this problem. When I go to bed at night, I simply place the mint between my lower gum and cheek. I don’t suck it; I just let it dissolve during the night. It seems to keep my saliva glands working and prevents my mouth my drying out at night.

I hope this may help others the way it helps me.

DEAR READER:
The Tic-Tac solution is fairly new to me. I wrote about it once, some time ago. If it works, great. My only concern is the sugar content in the mint and the possibility of cavities developing in the area (after repeated use) the Tic-Tac is placed.

Readers, let me know if you have any experience relieving dry mouth with Tic-Tacs or similar candies. I will print a follow-up column in the future.