Dry mouth or xerostomia 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. Less often, dry mouth may be caused by a condition that directly affects the salivary glands.SYMPTOMS1- Dryness or a feeling of stickiness in your mouth2- Saliva that seems thick and stringy3- Bad breath4- Difficulty chewing, speaking and swallowing5- Dry or sore throat and hoarseness6- Dry or grooved tongue7- A changed sense of taste8- Problems wearing denturesCOMPLICATIONS1- Increased plaque, tooth decay and gum disease2- Mouth sores3- Yeast infection in your mouth (thrush)4- Sores or split skin at the corners of your mouth, or cracked lips5- Poor nutrition from having problems with chewing and swallowingwww.emeralddental.inEmeraldDental #Drymouth Previous Post Did you know that there are some bad drinks for your teeth? Next Post DENTAL ANXIETY