Part II: Why Does Diabetes Cause Malfunctioning Salivary Glands, and What Dry Mouth Treatments Are Available?
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Part II: Why Does Diabetes Cause Malfunctioning Salivary Glands, and What Dry Mouth Treatments Are Available?

Blood sugar control is the #1 way to manage dry mouth. The more you can maintain healthy blood sugar levels, the less dry mouth symptoms will impact your life. 

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When Dry Mouth Goes Beyond Dehydration
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When Dry Mouth Goes Beyond Dehydration

If you’ve been experiencing the sensation of dry mouth that you just can’t shake, drinking water might not be enough. While dry mouth can sometimes be chalked up to dehydration or strenuous activity, when it becomes persistent and worsens over the course of several weeks, drinking a lot of water may not be enough to cure the painful symptoms. You most likely need medical attention and treatment for dry mouth. 

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Why is Dry Mouth More Common in Women — and What Treatments Are Available?
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Why is Dry Mouth More Common in Women — and What Treatments Are Available?

Dry mouth, a condition that results when salivary glands don’t produce enough saliva, is more common in women than men — but why? In this article, we’ll discuss what dry mouth is, why women are more prone to developing it, and what dry mouth treatments are available.

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Research from Denmark: Do Mouth Sores Indicate the Presence and Severity of Xerostomia?
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Research from Denmark: Do Mouth Sores Indicate the Presence and Severity of Xerostomia?

Mouth sores like oral lichen planus and oral lichenoid lesions may be indicative of severe cases of dry mouth. Researchers in Denmark set out to learn more.

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The Most Common Cause of Xerostomia in the Elderly — And Why Is It Important?
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The Most Common Cause of Xerostomia in the Elderly — And Why Is It Important?

Xerostomia, the self-perception of dry mouth, affects about 20% of the general global population and at least 30% of the population aged 65+. According to a study entitled, "Common Precipitating Factors of Xerostomia in the Elderly," the most common cause of xerostomia in the elderly is medication, typically gastrointestinal, psychotropic, and antihypertensive drugs. But why is this important to know? 

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