Posts Tagged 'Dry Mouth'

Dry mouth or Xerostomia is a condition in which the glands in your mouth don’t make enough saliva to keep your mouth moist. When this condition goes on for an extended period of time, your oral health becomes compromised and you’ll have an increased risk of developing a number of problems like:

• Tooth decay
• Gum disease
• Chapped or cracked lips
• Mouth sores
• Bad breath
• Difficulty swallowing and speaking
• Sore throat
• Decreased or altered taste
• Thick or stringy saliva
• Fungal infections

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