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\u2022 Xerostomia is the medical term for Dry Mouth Syndrome, a common health issue that results from a lack of saliva.\n\u2022 Saliva is critical to your oral health because it produces several enzymes that help you digest food and keep bacteria in your mouth in check.
\n\u2022 When you suffer from dry mouth, the skin around your mouth and lips is dry and tight. Your lips may crack and your tongue may feel rough and dry; the corners of your mouth may also crack.
\n\u2022 Dry mouth may make your voice harsh and you may have a constant tickle in your throat. You may also experience difficulty wearing dentures, have a metallic or bitter taste in your mouth, have chronic bad breath, and experience difficulty speaking, swallowing or eating.
\n\u2022 Your symptoms may worsen at night because saliva flow normally decreases with sleep.
\n\u2022 Sometimes, dry mouth exists side by side with mucositis and stomatitis, both of which involve inflammation of the soft tissues in the mouth.
\n\u2022 Unfortunately, you can experience problems with your teeth if you suffer from chronic dry mouth. Without the action of saliva, tooth decay becomes much more progressive.<\/p>\n