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Dry Mouth Journal

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What are the possible dry mouth remedies?

Dry mouth or xerostomia is an unpleasant condition that develops when the production of saliva is reduced below normal limits. Besides giving your mouth a dry, cottony sensation, a lot of oral health concerns can also result due to this medical problem. Although it may not be severe, it sure can be bothersome. Who enjoys the feeling of sand scraping down the sides of their throat? A dry mouth can not only hinder your speech and mouth function, but it can also give your mouth an offensive gravelly feeling. Does your mouth feel like it’s been scorched and seared out in the sun? Is dry mouth coming in the way of your comfort and are you unable to escape its clutches?
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What are the dry mouth symptoms?

Saliva is crucial for maintaining the oral health of the mouth. Saliva functions to protect the teeth by wiping out any stray or bad bacteria that has been left behind after food consumption. It is basically a self-cleaning Roomba for your mouth. It is also a key aspect that aids in the digestion of food and assists in preventing the accumulation of harmful bacteria and fungi in the mouth that could prompt the onset of diseases.
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Dry mouth on Keto Diet ?

Wouldn’t it be amazing if you could eat cheese roll-ups for breakfast and hamburgers for dinner without having to wait for your cheat day? Does abandoning the gym and indulging in pork chops sound like just what you need right now? There is a way you can be fit and fine without having to give up your favorite foods. Many papers have written about it, many celebrities have endorsed it, everyone is talking about it- a revolutionary diet plan that has swooped across the globe with its plentitude of proven benefits and efficiency, the Keto Diet.
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Is dry mouth a sign of pregnancy?

Is dry mouth a sign of pregnancy?

Pregnancy is a beautiful journey with many intriguing milestones, but it also comes with its own set of challenges. While nausea, backache and even bowel problems may be well recognized as common symptoms of pregnancy, they are not all. There are some repercussions of pregnancy that may come as a shock to many people. Dryness of the mouth may be one of them. Pregnancy symptoms are truly selective and specific to their hosts and can become rather diverse in how they manifest. Consequently, while many women undergo excessive saliva production, others suffer from just the opposite; drought mouth or xerostomia.
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Is dry mouth a sign of diabetes?

Is dry mouth a sign of diabetes?

Diabetes is a metabolic and endocrine disorder that occurs when blood glucose levels are exceptionally high. If left untreated, diabetes can affect the nerves, kidneys and other organs and can severely impact a person’s quality of life. For a condition that affects almost 10% of the worldwide population, there is one symptom that is lesser-known and often underestimated; it is dry mouth. About 20% of the diabetics also suffer from cottonmouth or drought mouth where the moisture of the mouth is lost, giving it a queasy, dry feeling, often cotton-like.
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Can dry mouth be cured?

Dry mouth is a common symptom when you are on certain prescription medications or if you are pregnant. The uncomfortable feeling of a pasty and dried out mouth is not unknown among the masses. Blaming it on dehydration or your choice of a meal plan, you may shrug off dry mouth as a simple inconvenience. However, if you are routinely suffering from a dry mouth and bad breath, you might want to look into it. If you are discouraged by the way your dry mouth has become a regular for you, don’t give up yet. 
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Can CBD cause dry mouth and what are the possible remedies? - St Andrew's Trust

Can CBD cause dry mouth and what are the possible remedies?

CBD has been condemned by many to be a prime culprit of dry mouth. A common complaint among cannabis users is the unpleasant feeling of dry or sticky mouth, often referred to as cottonmouth or “the pasties” that does not go away. Cottonmouth (also known as dry mouth or clinically called xerostomia) is usually not a major issue when you limit the use of cannabis. However, the intensity of oral health problems may significantly rise with the increased intake of cannabis.

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Is my toothpaste causing canker sore or mouth ulcer? - St Andrew's Trust woman holding bamboo toothbrush and squirming

Is my toothpaste causing canker sore or mouth ulcer?

Are you suffering from mouth ulcers? These painful sores can erupt overnight and make eating and talking an uncomfortable experience. Mouth ulcers or canker sores are one of the most common oral conditions that affect adults and young children. However, have you ever considered that you could be using the very culprit of mouth ulcers and don’t even realise it? We discuss oral sores and the number one offender of it.

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