This was a significant development in the history of Britain, and England specifically. King Alfred of the Kingdom of Wessex (later known as Alfred the Great) led the resistance to the Viking invasion. In doing so he was able to unite under his kingship the other Anglo-Saxon kingdoms that were not subject to Danish law. He thus established a united English kingdom (although it was probably called the kingdom of the Anglo-Saxons or something similar).
Soothe sore gums with chamomile tea. Put one tea bag of chamomile in a cup of boiling water. Allow to to steep for five minutes and cool slightly before drinking. Swish the tea around your mouth to sooth your gums before swallowing.
But for the best long-term dry mouth remedy, you need to address its cause. Chew sugar-free gum or suck on sugar-free hard candies to stimulate the flow of saliva. For some people, xylitol, which is often found in sugar-free gum or sugar-free candies, may cause diarrhea or cramps if consumed in large amounts.