NBC Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you click on or buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. Do you wake up in the middle of the night and need to ...

Dentists explain why starchy and salty snacks, such as crackers, damage tooth enamel more than certain candies and how ...

There can be many causes of dry mouth, including medication side effects, certain medical conditions or lifestyle choices. It can also be extremely uncomfortable and lead to embarrassing cosmetic ...

Dear Doctors: I’ve noticed as I’m getting older – I just turned 63 – that I have more episodes of dry mouth. I’m told this isn’t unusual for older people. Why would that be? Chewing gum helps, but I ...

Pretty much everyone has the experience of waking up in the middle of the night with a dry mouth. But some people have that experience all the time. Not only is it uncomfortable, a persistent dry ...