dry mouth
noun
: a condition in which the inside of a person's mouth becomes very dry
The medication can cause dry mouth.
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The solution really might be as simple as drinking more water: A dry mouth is a breeding ground for bad bacteria, Bakovic explains.
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Betsy Andrews, Saveur, 17 July 2025
Powell also has no salivary glands, leading to a consistently dry mouth.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 13 July 2025
Final Tips: Hydration is key – cannabis + sun = dry mouth x10.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 10 June 2025
The two most common symptoms are dry eyes and dry mouth.
—Amy Marturana Winderl, SELF, 8 July 2025
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Betsy Andrews, Saveur, 17 July 2025
Powell also has no salivary glands, leading to a consistently dry mouth.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 13 July 2025
Final Tips: Hydration is key – cannabis + sun = dry mouth x10.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 10 June 2025
The two most common symptoms are dry eyes and dry mouth.
—Amy Marturana Winderl, SELF, 8 July 2025
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“Dry mouth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dry%20mouth. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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