Dry mouth, medically known as xerostomia, occurs when the salivary glands don't produce enough saliva to keep the mouth wet. Dry mouth can be caused by medications, lifestyle factors, and medical ...

Waking up with a dry mouth may indicate an underlying health condition if it happens regularly. People who often experience dry mouth may find it disrupts their sleep and affects their dental health.

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You know that parched, sticky feeling on your tongue or lips that can strike when you're very thirsty? If it seems to be happening every day, it could be a case of dry mouth. You may be wondering if ...

On a hot day or after a bad night of sleep, we have all had dry mouths. Usually, a few glasses of water will help. But when the dryness lasts for days, even after drinking enough fluids, individuals ...

Do you feel a dry, stickiness in your mouth when you first wake up? Or maybe you have a strong sense that your breath smells bad? You’re not alone: An article published in Brazilian Dental Journal ...

That sandpaper feeling in your mouth when you wake up might be more than just annoying—it could be your body’s early warning system flagging a problem with your respiratory health. While most of us ...

Dear Doctors: I’ve noticed as I’m getting older – I just turned 63 – that I have more episodes of dry mouth. I’m told this isn’t unusual for older people. Why would that be? Chewing gum helps, but I ...

Dear Doctors: I’ve noticed as I’m getting older — I just turned 63 — that I have more episodes of dry mouth. I’m told this isn’t unusual for older people. Why would that be? Chewing gum helps, but I ...