How do I stop my mouth from going dry while playing a basketball game?

Question

Hi, ive had a lot of trouble with my mouth while playing sports, first it started with me gagging when i wore my shortened fitted mouthguard while sparring in karate. Now i have another problem....i play basketball for school and when i start running around my mouth dries up and i cant get sliva in my mouth to moisten it. so when i breath though my mouth i get a bit of a tickle and i gag. so the main problem here is i cant moisten my dry mouth while playing becoz my sliva jus dries up.

ive thought of maybe using chewing gum so when i chew some saliva comes into my mouth.

Answer 1

I know about this problem.

People will suggest you gum or sprays but those are just temporary.

The cause of the problem is that you don't drink much water a day. So it will automatically be solved if you drink as much water as you really need a day.

You can also consult your doctor...

Answer 2

Don't try gum it could cause you to choke.  Make sure you force hydration before you play,more than you want to drink, and continue while you play.  Also try a nose band so you're not always breathing through your mouth.

Answer 3

good i think about gum .. also try to close you mouth work on your breathing pattern

Answer 4

I am thinking that gum is your best bet. I know that there is a spray moisturizer for your mouth I had it in the hospital but I don't know if you can get it over the counter.

Answer 5

Drink water before, during, and after the game..

Stop caffeine consumption.

Answer 6

They have this... like h2o gum for athletes.

It's sour to keep your mouth moist while you play sports.

I think you can get it at any candy store, it's just like a gumball.

But yes, gum will help you.