Dry mouth, medically known as xerostomia, occurs when the salivary glands don't produce enough saliva to keep the mouth wet. Dry mouth can be caused by medications, lifestyle factors, and medical ...

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Cancer-treatment induced dry mouth can lead to several severe health issues. Here, Dr. Randy Kimple discusses how the side effect can lead to dental health issues, as well as other health consequences ...

AAV2-hAQP1 was safe and effective in treating patients with dry mouth symptoms, which is often a result of some cancer treatments like radiation, according to phase 1 study results. Treatment with ...

Q. I am 65 and my mouth is often dry. Is this a normal part of aging? What can I do about it? A. Dry mouth, or xerostomia, is a condition in which the salivary glands don’t produce enough saliva to ...

Which mouthwashes for dry mouths are best? Dry mouth is an uncomfortable condition that can be caused by medication, diet, or other health and lifestyle factors. In many cases, however, dry mouth can ...

There are a lot of things that can cause dry eyes and mouth — but not many that cause these two symptoms at the same time. If you have concurrent dry eyes and mouth, this may help narrow down a ...

A natural citrus oil from oranges, lemons, and limes is proving highly effective in relieving dry mouth, and when combined with a new lipid formulation, new research suggests it may be effective ...

After receiving acupuncture treatment three days a week during the course of radiation treatment, head and neck cancer patients experienced less dry mouth, according to study results from researchers ...