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Dry Mouth And Its Effects On Dental Health
Written By High Oaks Dental Practice / Reviewed By Ray Spotts Dry mouth - also known as xerostomia or cottonmouth - occurs when your salivary glands cannot or don’t produce enough saliva.
Dry Mouth Causes, Signs And Symptoms
Reviewed By Ray Spotts Dry mouth occurs when there is not enough saliva production in the mouth. Salivary production can decrease due to medications, cancer or other pathology, alcohol-containing mouth rinses, medical conditions, illegal drugs or medical treatments such as radiation therapy. Not only is dry mouth uncomfortable, it can also make teeth more susceptible to decay due to lack of washing by saliva.