Dry mouth: Overview

Dry Mouth (Xerostomia)

Dry Mouth, or xerostomia is a condition that can cause your mouth to feel uncomfortably dry. It can occur when your body doesn’t produce enough saliva to keep your mouth moist.

Saliva does more than just keep your mouth moist. It can play an important role in your overall oral health and well-being:^1-3

Saliva:

• Moisturizes and lubricates the mouth and prevents dehydration²
• Aids digestion and taste²
• Assists in speech and swallowing²
• Maintains oral pH balance and tooth integrity²
• Has antimicrobial properties²
• Helps protect oral tissues²