Dentists explain what dry mouth is and share the best over the counter treatments. Plus, learn why drinking too much water makes dry mouth worse.

Feeling persistently dry-mouthed despite adequate hydration? You might have Xerostomia, a common condition affecting millions, often mistaken for simple dehydration. This oral health issue reduces ...

Q. I am 65 and my mouth is often dry. Is this a normal part of aging? What can I do about it? A. Dry mouth, or xerostomia, is a condition in which the salivary glands don’t produce enough saliva to ...

"I'm on anti-cancer treatment, but my mouth is so dry that it's so hard to swallow rice." "I can't even eat kimchi because my ...

There are a lot of things that can cause dry eyes and mouth — but not many that cause these two symptoms at the same time. If you have concurrent dry eyes and mouth, this may help narrow down a ...

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

Which mouthwashes for dry mouths are best? Dry mouth is an uncomfortable condition that can be caused by medication, diet, or other health and lifestyle factors. In many cases, however, dry mouth can ...