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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Anyone infected is at risk of experiencing dehydration, dry mouth and throat and feeling dizzy.
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Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 19 Nov. 2025
Plus, dentists weigh in on how to treat dry mouth quickly and effectively.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 10 Nov. 2025
This comes about from a suite of chemical and mechanical triggers, including frequent consumption of acidic and sugary foods like soda and fruit juice, tooth grinding, aggressive brushing, acid reflux and even dry mouth.
—New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2025
Dry Mouth, Drooling, and Bad Breath Both dry mouth and drooling can be signs of sleep apnea.
—Brandon Peters, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2025
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Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 19 Nov. 2025
Plus, dentists weigh in on how to treat dry mouth quickly and effectively.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 10 Nov. 2025
This comes about from a suite of chemical and mechanical triggers, including frequent consumption of acidic and sugary foods like soda and fruit juice, tooth grinding, aggressive brushing, acid reflux and even dry mouth.
—New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2025
Dry Mouth, Drooling, and Bad Breath Both dry mouth and drooling can be signs of sleep apnea.
—Brandon Peters, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2025
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“Dry mouth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dry%20mouth. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.
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