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.

As xerostomia is a condition that affects approximately 20% of the global population, research is constantly underway to discover different treatment options. As of now, there is no cure, but there are several effective xerostomia treatments, such as the SaliPen, meditation, and artificial saliva. In this article, we’ll discuss what xerostomia is, its most common causes and treatments, and the latest research in the field, which will hopefully yield positive developments.

Living with multiple sclerosis (MS) presents a complex array of challenges, some widely recognized, others less discussed. One of the less talked about symptoms experienced by some people with MS is dry mouth, also known as xerostomia. While it might seem minor compared to more overt neurological symptoms, dry mouth can significantly decrease your quality of life.

May is National Dental Care Month in the US, a month designated to focus on the importance of oral health in our overall well-being. As part of a comprehensive dental care plan, regular dentist visits are important; dentists are often the first healthcare professionals to encounter and diagnose a variety of oral health issues, especially xerostomia (also known as dry mouth).

Dry mouth, also known as xerostomia, is a condition in which the salivary glands don’t produce enough saliva, resulting in various oral health complications.

Spring, whose approach is typically associated with blue skies and blossoming flowers, can bring with it a feeling of dread for those who suffer from dry mouth. Clinically termed xerostomia, dry mouth is a condition that affects about one-fifth of the global population and can often become worse during seasonal shifts.

As an autoimmune disease that detracts from the body’s ability to produce moisture, Sjögren’s syndrome is one of the most common causes of dry mouth.