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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Pretty much everyone has the experience of waking up in the middle of the night with a dry mouth. But ...

XyliMelts (R) are oral-adhering discs that help stimulate saliva and relieve dry mouth through the slow release of xylitol and oral lubricants. The discs adhere comfortably to the gums and gradually ...

Learn why Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) causes chronic dry mouth and how it can be treated, from prescription medications to daily self-care habits.

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 ...

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 ...

Dry mouth and fibrosis remain among the most impactful long-term side effects for Stef Gayhart following treatment for oral ...

Hot flashes, mood swings, dry skin — you’ve probably heard about those. But menopause can also take a toll on your oral health — a lesser-known symptom that deserves a lot more attention. Let’s start ...

Hormonal changes during menopause do not affect only periods or mood. They also affect the mouth. When oestrogen levels go down, the gums and oral tissues can become weaker.