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.

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Dear Reader: Dry mouth is just as it sounds, a shortage of saliva that leaves the tongue, teeth and inner surfaces of the ...

Acupuncture should be considered as a preventive measure for radiation-induced dry mouth in patients undergoing radiation therapy for head and neck cancer, based on the findings of a new study ...

"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 ...

Botox injections combined with an anti-nausea patch may help advanced metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) patients avoid severe dry mouth and continue their radioligand therapy, ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 73-year-old male with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). I pretty much have it under control with medication, but I am still not able to do a whole lot, as I feel ...

With age comes a greater risk that things will go wrong with your teeth. Among adults, procedures such as filling cavities tend to peak in your early to mid-50s, according to the Health Policy ...

Clinicians must adapt to the new reality of HFMD, as emerging strains drive serious complications and challenge old ...

The dental procedure is one of the most dreaded. Here are six of its most common causes. By Susan Shapiro Last fall, I was plagued by a mysterious string of toothaches. Several dental appointments and ...

Can something as simple as taping your mouth at night provide benefits for sleep apnea, snoring, and bad breath? Read on to learn why it’s not a proven treatment and could be dangerous to your health.