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.

"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 ...

"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 ...

Waking up to a dry or sore throat every day isn’t just uncomfortable; it’s your body’s way of flagging that something is off.

A study found decreased tear production in 90% of those with fibromyalgia. Experience has shown that dry mouth is also common, aggravating dental and digestive problems. In those who suddenly get a ...

Cancer-treatment induced dry mouth can lead to several severe health issues. Here, Dr. Randy Kimple discusses how the side effect can lead to dental health issues, as well as other health consequences ...

If you use a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), you may breathe better at night. But you may also have dry mouth in the morning. Dry mouth is a ...

Having a dry mouth when you’re running can be a major nuisance. To find some relief, you may make a habit of popping a piece of gum into your mouth or carrying water on all your runs in order to keep ...

Q: I'm 79 years old and in fairly good health. But I would like some information on dry mouth. Mine is very dry. Fortunately, it only happens when I wake up in the morning. Some mornings are worse ...

While you’re receiving treatment for cancer, some of the drugs you take can cause painful sores to develop inside your mouth. You can also get them if you’ve had a bone marrow (stem cell) transplant ...