Clinical term
dry mouth
Reduced saliva, from medication, dehydration, medical conditions or radiotherapy. It sharply increases decay and gum disease risk.
Also called: xerostomia
Reviewed by Dr. Amit Sharma, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon · Last reviewed 3 September 2026
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