What is dry mouth?
Your mouth needs saliva to be able to work properly. Saliva is your mouth’s lubricant and it contains enzymes which help to break down your food and help you swallow. It also acts as a cleanser, constantly washing around your mouth and teeth, helping to keep your teeth clean and fight decay. [...]

Introduction
It takes two quick licks to seal an envelope. But, if you find that you’re often reaching for tape because you don’t have saliva to spare, you may have a condition called xerostomia (zeer-o-STO-me-uh) — the medical term for dry mouth.
Lack of saliva is a common problem that may seem little more than [...]

What do I Need to Know About Dry Mouth?
Everyone has a dry mouth once in a while — if they are nervous, upset or under stress.
But if you have a dry mouth all or most of the time, it can be uncomfortable and can lead to serious health problems.
Dry mouth …

Can cause difficulties [...]

What Is Dry Mouth?
Dry mouth means you don’t have enough saliva, or spit, to keep your mouth moist. Everyone has a dry mouth once in a while, especially if you’re nervous, upset or under stress. But if you have a dry mouth all or most of the time, it can be uncomfortable and can lead [...]