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Dry mouth - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dry-mouth/symptoms-causes/syc-20356048

Salivary glands Dry mouth, or xerostomia (zeer-o-STOE-me-uh), refers to a condition in which the salivary glands in your mouth don't make enough saliva to keep your mouth wet. Dry mouth is often due to the side effect of certain medications or aging issues or as a result of radiation therapy for cancer. See more

Dry Mouth: Xerostomia: Causes and Treatment

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Dry Mouth (Xerostomia) Dry mouth, or xerostomia, happens when you don’t make enough saliva (spit). Saliva is important for mouth health. A lack of saliva can lead to tooth decay. …

Xerostomia - Wikipedia

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Xerostomia (Dry Mouth) | American Dental Association

https://www.ada.org/resources/research/science-and-research-institute/oral-health-topics/xerostomia

Xerostomia or dry mouth, is a common, but sometimes overlooked, condition that is typically associated with salivary gland hypofunction (i.e., the objective …

Xerostomia: etiology, recognition and treatment - PubMed

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When xerostomia is the result of a reduction in salivary flow, significant oral complications can occur. Types of studies reviewed: The authors conducted an Index Medicus- …

Xerostomia More Medical_Authorities | Day of Difference

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Xerostomia affects 30% of patients older than 65 years and up to 40% of patients older than 80 years; this is primarily an adverse effect of medication (s), although it can also result …

5 Common Health Conditions Associated …

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Xerostomia increases the risk of tooth decay and affects overall health. It is so common because its causes are so numerous. More than 700 prescription and over-the-counter drugs …

CDHO Factsheet Xerostomia

https://www.cdho.org/Advisories/CDHO_Factsheet_Xerostomia.pdf

Disease/Medical Condition XEROSTOMIA (also known as “dry mouth” and “dry mouth syndrome”) Date of Publication: May 7, 2014 Is the initiation of non-invasive dental …

Xerostomia: its prevalence and associations in the adult …

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With an ageing, medicated population that is increasing in size, xerostomia is a condition that needs to be better understood, recognized and managed by both dental and general …