Definition. Xerostomia is the subjective sensation of dry mouth, which is often (but not always) associated with hypofunction of the salivary glands. The term is derived from the Greek words ξηρός (xeros) meaning “dry” and στόμα (stoma) meaning “mouth”.A drug or substance that increases the rate of salivary flow is termed a sialogogue.
Everyone has a dry mouth (Xerostomia) once in a while. But if it’s frequent, it can lead to serious health problems. Find a list of common symptoms.
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The more you know about dry mouth, such as dry mouth symptoms and causes of dry mouth, the more you can do to prevent it.
Dry Mouth is a medical condition often referred to as xerostomia (the subjective sensation of a dry mouth) & can lead to oral health issues. Learn more about causes & remedies in this handy dry mouth guide!
Dry mouth, also known as Xerostomia, occurs when salivary glands don’t make sufficient saliva to prevent the drying of the mouth. Dry mouth can be a symptom or side-effect of other conditions and medications; however, it should not be ignored as it can lead to serious dental problems.
Dry mouth is unpleasant and uncomfortable, but some of that discomfort takes surprising forms. Did you know that lack of salivation can make your tongue burn?
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