Dentists explain what dry mouth is and share the best over the counter treatments. Plus, learn why drinking too much water ...

Experts note that key biological differences mean that women may require a different approach to oral hygiene than their male ...

Dry mouth, or xerostomia, affects nearly one in three older adults. It happens when your salivary glands stop producing enough saliva, leaving your mouth feeling dry, sticky, and uncomfortable. This ...

Xerostomia, or dry mouth, is a common side effect of radiation or chemoradiation and some medications. It can be uncomfortable, and can make it difficult to speak and eat. Whether your dry mouth ...

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Saliva is more than spit. It helps with chewing and swallowing, protects teeth and gums, and even has antimicrobial and digestive properties. However, certain conditions or medical treatments, such as ...

Problems with saliva production and salivary glands are a significant and mostly permanent side effect for people after radiotherapy treatment to the head and neck. When this occurs the condition is ...

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Background: Residents in long-term care (LTC) institutions require care plans to effectively resolve dry mouth. Simple and easily comprehensible dry mouth indices must be developed to assist care ...