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Dry Mouth: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Effects of Dry Mouth
The Dry Mouth Feeling
Awkward Side Effects
It May Be What You're Taking
It Could Be in Your Head (and Neck)
Other Conditions May Cause It
Smoking Can Make It Worse
A Doctor Can Treat It
Take Care of Your Teeth
Some Tips to Boost Saliva Production
More Tips to Help Dry Mouth
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SOURCES
American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery: "Smell and Taste," "Salivary Glands," "Antihistamines, Decongestants and Cold Remedies"
American Dental Association: "Oral Health Topics: Xerostomia (Dry Mouth)"
FDA Consumer Updates: "Dry Mouth? Don’t Delay Treatment."
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: "Dry Mouth."
"Dry Mouth: What Can I Do?”
National Institutes of Health: “Effect of Long-term smoking on Whole-mouth Salivary Flow Rate and Oral Health.”
Sjogren's Syndrome Foundation: "Sjogren's FAQ's."
University of Iowa Health Science Relations: "Salivary Gland Disorders."