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Ask the Doctors: Dry Mouth More Common in Older Adults

I just turned 63-- that I have more episodes of dry mouth. I’ m told this isn’ t unusual for older people. Chewing gum helps, but I don’ t enjoy it.
Yahoo

Dry Mouth Is Often The First Sign of COVID — and Menopause! — Dentists Explain What You Need To Know + How To Find Relief

You know that parched, sticky feeling on your tongue or lips that can strike when you're very thirsty? If it seems to be happening every day, it could be a case of dry mouth. You may be wondering if ...
USA Today

Why are your lips so dry? Here's why -- and how to best deal with it.

Dealing with dry, cracked lips? That seems to be a given this time of year. Lips don’t have a great ability to moisturize themselves, says Dr. Chris Adigun, a board-certified dermatologist based in ...
AOL

Saliva-releasing gel may offer long-term relief for dry mouth sufferers

Dry mouth, or xerostomia, affects nearly one in three older adults. It happens when your salivary glands stop producing enough saliva, leaving your mouth feeling dry, sticky, and uncomfortable. This ...
Well+Good

8 Reasons Why Your Mouth Is *Super* Dry While Pregnant—and How to Rehydrate Yourself ASAP

The occasional case of dry mouth happens to the best of us. Maybe you’re a nighttime mouth breather, or you haven’t sipped enough water throughout the day. But when you’re pregnant? Your mouth might ...

I Taped My Mouth Shut for 100 Days to Get a Better Jawline

TikTokers, celebrities, and self-declared health gurus are all touting the benefits of mouth taping. I tried it myself to ...