Dry Mouth should not be ignored, it could lead to a rapid increase in dental decay and an increased risk of mouth infection.

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Symptoms

Dry Mouth, also known as xerostomia, is a common and distressing problem affecting many people and nearly always associated with a more serious complaint.

Your mouth is kept lubricated and protected by saliva produced by the salivary glands. Dry Mouth should not be ignored, apart from making life miserable, it could lead to a rapid increase in dental decay and an increased risk of mouth infection.

People often feel reluctant to discuss the problem with their doctor, as they don’t wish to be a nuisance and many feel it is something they have to put up with.

Dry Mouth sufferers may experience one or a combination of the following symptoms:

Infections in the mouth, bleeding gums
Difficulty in speaking and swallowing
Mouth sores and ulcers
Bad breath
Cracked lips
Tooth decay
Frequent thirst
Burning, dry rough tongue
Reduction in the taste of flavours in food and drink
Dry throat and raw dry tongue