The saliva your mouth produces is more important than most people realize. Aside from helping you eat and digest foods, it protects against bacteria and fungi and helps to keep teeth clean. For some people, saliva glands can’t function properly, leading to a condition called xerostomia, commonly known as “dry mouth.”
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Symptoms
The most obvious symptoms of dry mouth are a constant thirst accompanied by a dry, sticky sensation. Sufferers can develop mouth sores and cracked lips as well as a dry tongue. They can also experience issues with talking and swallowing, and they frequently lose their ability to taste.Causes
Many diseases are linked with the development of dry mouth. Those diagnosed with the following conditions often find this as one of the many complications they contend with:- Diabetes
- Parkinson’s
- Stroke
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Anaemia
- Asthma
- Urinary incontinence
- Depression
- Allergies
- Acne
- Epilepsy