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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Pretty much everyone has the experience of waking up in the middle of the night with a dry mouth. But ...

For the uninitiated, mouth-taping is exactly what it sounds like: the mouth is taped shut, forcing the nose to take in air instead. Mouth-taping had long been the empty threat of spouses irked by ...

Thyroid disease often leads to a dry mouth due to reduced saliva production. Treatment for thyroid disease can sometimes cause dry mouth as a side effect. Managing your thyroid disease and avoiding ...

If you use a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), you may breathe better at night. But you may also have dry mouth in the morning. Dry mouth is a ...

Dear Doctors: I’ve noticed as I’m getting older – I just turned 63 – that I have more episodes of dry mouth. I’m told this isn’t unusual for older people. Why would that be? Chewing gum helps, but I ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I don’t know what to think; perhaps you can help. As an 83-year-old previously healthy, very active female, I was recently diagnosed first with bronchitis and then with COVID, all in ...

Hot flashes, mood swings, dry skin — you’ve probably heard about those. But menopause can also take a toll on your oral health — a lesser-known symptom that deserves a lot more attention. Let’s start ...

Dear Doctors: I’ve noticed as I’m getting older — I just turned 63 — that I have more episodes of dry mouth. I’m told this isn’t unusual for older people. Why would that be? Chewing gum helps, but I ...