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Know About The Dry Mouth ?

Dry mouth Also called: Xerostomia. An unusually dry mouth, often caused by medication.

COMMON CAUSES

Dry mouth can have causes that aren’t due to underlying disease. Examples include not drinking enough fluids, sleeping with mouth open, dry hot weather, eating dry foods or medication side effects.

Treatments:

Self-treatment

Frequently sipping water or other sugar-free fluids, chewing sugar-free gum and using artificial saliva products may help to keep the mouth moist. A room humidifier may also help. 

Seeking medical care. See a doctor immediately if you Suddenly develop dry mouth, Also urinate frequently or have infections, Make an appointment to see a doctor if you.

Experience constant dry mouth

  • Have trouble chewing, speaking or swallowing
  • Find it difficult to wear dentures
  • Develop excessive tooth decay.

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