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 ...

Oral symptoms of menopause are due to hormonal changes. Estrogen, which declines during perimenopause and menopause, plays a ...

You may not realize it, but dry mouth can be caused by a variety of issues, including certain vitamin deficiencies. While common minerals like sodium and potassium are not linked to dryness, studies ...

Dry mouth, also known as xerostomia, is more than just a temporary nuisance. It can affect how you speak, taste, chew, and ...

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?

Dear Dr. Roach: I don’t know what to think; perhaps you can help. As an 83-year-old previously healthy, very active female, I was recently diagnosed first with bronchitis and then with COVID, all in ...

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.

GLP-1s can cause changes in hydration, nutrition, and GI function that directly affect the mouth. Aminoshariae said these ...

Q: What is dry mouth? My wife is taking medicine for it, and she's always chewing gum. Is there anything else she can do? It looks as if she will be on the medicine for a while. A: Unfortunately, your ...

A sore throat, loss of taste, and a burning tongue are telltale signs something is wrong. But the culprit might surprise you. These symptoms can be caused by candidiasis of the mouth—also known as ...