What are the signs and symptoms of dry mouth?
Dr. Matthew Mangino
Those with dry mouth typically complain that they have difficulty talking,
eating, tasting food, swallowing, and a sticky feeling in the mouth. Dry
mouth is more noticeable for most people at night, especially in people
who breathe through their mouth during sleep.
Many people suffering from
dry mouth will experience chapped or cracked lips, dry eyes, dry throat,
pale gums, headaches, dizziness, bad breath or a persistent cough. Those
affected may also complain of sores in their mouth, or a white tongue
which is usually a yeast infection.
Many oral problems can arise from dry
mouth including burning of the tongue, periodontitis, ulcers, and inflamed gums. Cavities became very common along the gum line because saliva is
used to clean food and bacteria from the teeth. Without a sufficient
amount of saliva this debris is allowed to remain along the gum line
causing cavities.
