Xerostomia: Can a Permanent Treatment Be Found at a Cellular Level?
Xerostomia, the clinical term for dry mouth, is associated with a dysfunction of the salivary glands. There are several causes of xerostomia, including radiation, chemotherapy, various systemic and autoimmune diseases, and medication. Xerostomia significantly decreases the quality of life among those with it, which is why it has been the subject of many scientific and clinical studies over the past decade.