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Dry Mouth: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment - SLUCare Otolaryngology

Dr. Richard J. Vargo Discusses the causes, symptoms and treatment for dry mouth also known as xerostomia. There are many causes Dr. Vargo discusses including medications and cancer treatment that destroys the salivary glands. Without proper treatment of dry mouth you may experience additional issues including more cavities, increased oral discomfort and oral fungal infections. Treatments include salivary substitutes as well as medical treatments called sialogogues that stimulate saliva glands. More information online at www.slucare.edu To schedule an appointment with a SLUCare physician, please call (314) 977-4440. SLUCare Physician Group is a patient-centered network of more than 500 health care providers on staff at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. As part of an academic medical practice, SLUCare physicians are experts in their respective fields, providing specialty care for even the most complex medical conditions. SLUCare physicians practice in 47 different hospitals and clinics throughout the St. Louis region, making high-quality, advanced care convenient for you and your family.