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Dry Mouth Causes and Treatment 101

Does your mouth feel parched, or even like it’s burning, too much of the time? Does your tongue feel sticky and thick, as though coated in cotton? Does your throat feel scratchy and raw, making swallowing a real challenge? Do you wake up at night thirsting for a glass of water? All these sensations are among the frequent symptoms of dry mouth, or xerostomia. Chronic dry mouth causes pain, discomfort, and distress for around one in four adults, according to the Oral Health Foundation. Dr. Roopali Kulkarni, Assistant Professor of Oral Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, recently answered questions about dry mouth causes, symptoms, and treatments that our patients at Penn Dental Medicine (PDM) ask. #dental #dentistry #dentalcare #dentalclinic #dentalhealth