How Is Dry Mouth Treated?

If you have dry mouth, it can cause bad breath. It can cause an increase in cavities, increase in essentially gum disease. Saliva is beneficial to your immune system. It's got a lot of enzymes that protect your mouth. Dry mouth can be treated with a product called Xylitol.

There are different artificial salivas out there. Some of the products out there can help. There are over 350 medications that can cause dry mouth. You've got to know what you're taking and what the side effects are.