"I'm on anti-cancer treatment, but my mouth is so dry that it's so hard to swallow rice." "I can't even eat kimchi because my ...

Sticky white saliva during a workout is often a sign of dehydration or dry mouth. Learn how to prevent it and stay properly ...

Dear Reader: Dry mouth is just as it sounds, a shortage of saliva that leaves the tongue, teeth and inner surfaces of the ...

Dry mouth, or xerostomia, occurs when there is not enough saliva (or "spit") to lubricate the tongue, gums, and inside of the cheeks. Saliva is critical for chewing, swallowing, digestion, protecting ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I don’t know what to think; perhaps you can help. As an 83-year-old previously healthy, very active female, I was recently diagnosed first with bronchitis and then with COVID, all in ...

Nothing can replace a dental health routine that makes brushing and flossing a priority. And if you’re especially particular about having fresh breath and clean teeth, you’re probably using mouthwash, ...

The popular trend claims that taping can reduce dry mouth, prevent snoring, and help you stay asleep, but there are safety concerns. Popular social media videos claim that sleeping with medical tape ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Usually, when you hear about someone taping their mouth shut, it’s to keep them from talking too much.