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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Drink water often, use a humidifier at bedtime, and consider using toothpaste or mouthwash designed to help dry mouth.
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Carley Millhone, Health, 6 July 2025
Side effects can include headache, dry mouth, anxiety, and light sensitivity.12
Talk with your healthcare provider about St. John's wort dosage and any potential risks.
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—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 23 June 2025
Take steps to prevent dry mouth Saliva plays an essential role in neutralizing acids and protecting tooth enamel, but dry mouth affects nearly six in 10 older adults, according to AARP.
—Reem Amro, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2025
Avoiding smoking reduces your risk of gum disease, tooth decay, dry mouth, and other contributors to tooth sensitivity.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 21 June 2025
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Carley Millhone, Health, 6 July 2025
Side effects can include headache, dry mouth, anxiety, and light sensitivity.12
Talk with your healthcare provider about St. John's wort dosage and any potential risks.
8.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 23 June 2025
Take steps to prevent dry mouth Saliva plays an essential role in neutralizing acids and protecting tooth enamel, but dry mouth affects nearly six in 10 older adults, according to AARP.
—Reem Amro, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2025
Avoiding smoking reduces your risk of gum disease, tooth decay, dry mouth, and other contributors to tooth sensitivity.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 21 June 2025
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“Dry mouth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dry%20mouth. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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