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 ...

Thyroid disease and dry mouth often go hand in hand. If you have thyroid disease, then there is a chance you may also have persistent xerostomia (dry mouth). In fact, while there are many causes of ...

From teeth grinding to inflammation in the gums, the impact of stress and anxiety on oral health is worth taking note of ...

Xerostomia associated with SS has to be differentiated from dry mouth produced by the intake of xerogenic drugs and the sequelae of radiotherapy and, in some cases, chemotherapy. [3,4,5,6 ...

It also may benefit people recovering from COVID-19. The use of a 1% oral malic acid spray has been explored as a treatment for dry mouth, also called xerostomia. A 2024 study evaluated its use in 52 ...

An innovative treatment for radiotherapy-induced dry mouth (xerostomia) is being trialed at UCLH sites, including the Eastman Dental Hospital, providing hope to survivors of head and neck cancer. The ...

Xerostomia: A condition characterized by dry mouth resulting from reduced or absent saliva flow, often a side effect of radiation therapy. Radiomics: The extraction of large amounts of features ...

Decreased mastication Animal and limited human data have shown that intake limited to liquid or soft foods leads to salivary gland atrophy and subsequent decrease in salivary flow. More studies ...

A person who has burning mouth syndrome may require medications to manage symptoms such as pain and dry mouth. If a person has secondary burning mouth syndrome, treating the underlying cause ...