Women going through menopause may experience a vast array of symptoms, from hot flashes to achy joints to mood changes. One of the lesser-talked-about side effects of menopause and perimenopause is xerostomia. Studies show that 1 in 3 women going through menopause experience dry mouth (as opposed to the 1 in 5 rate among the general population). 

Most of us know about the dangers of eating too much sugar: increased risk of cavities, diabetes, weight gain, etc. But one lesser-known side effect of sugar is dry mouth. Dry mouth, a condition where the salivary glands don’t produce enough saliva, might not sound like such a big deal, but it can have a serious impact on oral health and quality of life. For this reason, most oral health specialists recommend avoiding sugary products in addition to clinical treatment via the SaliPen or medication.

Dry mouth, also known as xerostomia, is a common, yet often overlooked, side effect of many medications. Dry mouth occurs when the salivary glands malfunction, producing insufficient and/or low-quality saliva. While a lack of saliva might seem like a minor inconvenience, medication-induced dry mouth can significantly impact daily life, making it difficult to chew, swallow, and talk, and increasing the risk of dental problems.

From bedtime to waking up in the morning, everyday routines can feel more challenging when you have xerostomia, also known as dry mouth. Xerostomia is a clinical condition in which the salivary glands don’t produce enough saliva, which results in an uncomfortable feeling of dry mouth. This seemingly innocuous symptom can lead to a host of health problems, from rampant dental caries to loss of taste to sleep disruptions, and more. Xerostomia can also significantly reduce one’s quality of life. That’s why practical management of xerostomia is so important.

September 29 is World Heart Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness of cardiovascular health and care. While the heart is one of the most vital organs in the body, a comprehensive heart care plan doesn’t begin and end with the heart itself. It touches nearly every part of the body, sometimes in unexpected ways.

Dry mouth, clinically termed “xerostomia,” is a common condition that affects roughly 20% of the global population. While not life-threatening, chronic dry mouth can significantly lower your quality of life. That’s why learning as much as possible about the condition is important — the more you know, the better equipped you will be to reach an effective dry mouth treatment plan with your healthcare team.

Dry mouth is a common condition that affects roughly 20% of the global population, and its symptoms flare up especially at night, disrupting sleep with thirst and discomfort. Fortunately, there are several effective methods to manage dry mouth at night, including electrostimulation via a device like the SaliPen, which uses gentle electrical impulses to promote natural saliva production, without medication side effects.

During the summer, your mouth and throat might feel drier than in the cold, rainy winter months. Long days in the sun, hot weather, and air conditioning can leave you feeling continually dried out and thirsty. While this seasonal dryness can be annoying, it’s usually temporary — the result of environmental factors rather than a health condition.

Ozempic, the popular, perhaps notorious, diabetes/weight loss medication, can lead to an array of oral health complications, namely, dry mouth. But even though dry mouth can be an uncomfortable and debilitating condition, those who take Ozempic don’t necessarily need to forgo it, or undergo discomfort. There are many effective dry mouth treatments, including the SaliPen, a gentle electrostimulation device that increases the body’s natural production of saliva. 

July 23 is World Sjögren’s Day, a day designated to annually honor Dr. Henrik Sjögren, the Swedish ophthalmologist who first identified Sjögren’s Syndrome in 1933, and to raise awareness of this prevalent condition.