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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Seniors often experience dry mouth due to medication or medical conditions, increasing their risk of tooth decay.
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Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 17 May 2025
Snoring and sleep apnea are keeping you up Loud snoring, waking up gasping or experiencing dry mouth upon waking may indicate sleep apnea, a condition characterized by interrupted breathing during sleep.
—Dr. Samanta Dall’agnese, CNBC, 13 May 2025
Along with other negative health effects, smoking stains your teeth and causes dry mouth, raising gum disease risk.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 6 Apr. 2025
Other symptoms include dry mouth and frequent urination (polyuria).
—Danielle Weiss, Verywell Health, 25 Apr. 2025
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Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 17 May 2025
Snoring and sleep apnea are keeping you up Loud snoring, waking up gasping or experiencing dry mouth upon waking may indicate sleep apnea, a condition characterized by interrupted breathing during sleep.
—Dr. Samanta Dall’agnese, CNBC, 13 May 2025
Along with other negative health effects, smoking stains your teeth and causes dry mouth, raising gum disease risk.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 6 Apr. 2025
Other symptoms include dry mouth and frequent urination (polyuria).
—Danielle Weiss, Verywell Health, 25 Apr. 2025
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“Dry mouth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dry%20mouth. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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