Q: What can I do about a very dry mouth? For the past several years, I’ve suffered with a very dry mouth, at times so severe that my lips and tongue stick to my teeth. A: Common medications that may ...

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 ...

Dry mouth can make talking, eating, and even sleeping uncomfortable. Know what causes it, the symptoms to watch for, and simple natural ways to treat dry mouth and keep your mouth healthy. Dry mouth, ...

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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 ...

Dry mouth, or xerostomia, occurs when there is not enough saliva (or "spit") to lubricate the tongue, gums, and inside of the cheeks. Saliva is critical for chewing, swallowing, digestion, protecting ...

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.

There are a lot of things that can cause dry eyes and mouth — but not many that cause these two symptoms at the same time. If you have concurrent dry eyes and mouth, this may help narrow down a ...

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Hi Rosemary - I wonder if you can help me. I often wake up during the night with a very dry mouth and need a sip of water to cure it.