A lack of saliva increases the risk of oral infections, and a chronic dry mouth can cause tooth decay and gum disease, as ...

These steps can help you fight dry mouth and reduce pain. BMS is a chronic pain condition and can affect your quality of life. It may take many doctor visits to diagnose the condition.

By Dr. Paul McConnell, National Dental Director, UnitedHealthcare Dental Taking care of our mouth, teeth and gums is more crucial to our overall health than ...

Patients with chronic overactive bladder (OAB ... A frequent reason for discontinuation of therapy is dry mouth, which is reported by as many as 80% of patients receiving the immediate-release ...

Reduced saliva production: Chronic stress affects the nervous system, inhibiting saliva production. Medications: Anti-anxiety and antidepressant medications often exacerbate dry mouth ...

In a recent, cross-institutional study partially funded by the National Institutes of Health, researchers report that healthy ...