I just turned 63 – that I have more episodes of dry mouth. I’m told this isn’t unusual for older people. Why would that be?

GLP-1s can cause changes in hydration, nutrition, and GI function that directly affect the mouth. Aminoshariae said these ...

There can be many causes of dry mouth, including medication side effects, certain medical conditions or lifestyle choices. It can also be extremely uncomfortable and lead to embarrassing cosmetic ...

Dry mouth, or xerostomia, occurs when there is not enough saliva (or "spit") to lubricate the tongue, gums, and inside of the cheeks. Saliva is critical for chewing, swallowing, digestion, protecting ...

You know that parched, sticky feeling on your tongue or lips that can strike when you're very thirsty? If it seems to be happening every day, it could be a case of dry mouth. You may be wondering if ...

You might be familiar with dry mouth from partaking in a certain kind of recreational substance (or you might not be, we're not judging), but the condition can actually have verifiable medical causes.

There’s the dryness. Slight stickiness. Oh yes, and the bad breath too. Colloquially known as morning mouth, it’s all too familiar to many of us. When we sleep at night, the salivary glands in our ...

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 ...

Cannabidiol (CBD) is a cannabinoid present in the cannabis species of plants. Due to its potential health benefits, it is becoming a common ingredient in a variety of products. When using CBD, people ...

Anecdotal reports and a case series suggest that Ozempic and other GLP-1 receptor agonists may in some cases lead to underproduction of saliva and a dry mouth. (Photo: Getty) People have been mouthing ...