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By Mayo Clinic staffIn addition to medical treatment and prescription medications, self-help measures may help improve your symptoms. You may find these self-help measures beneficial for reducing chronic mouth pain:
- Drink more fluids to help ease the feeling of dry mouth.
- Don't use tobacco products.
- Avoid products with cinnamon or mint.
- Avoid spicy-hot foods.
- Avoid acidic foods and liquids, such as tomatoes, orange juice, soft drinks and coffee.
- Try different brands of toothpaste.
- Take steps to reduce excessive stress.