Medically reviewed by Smita Patel, DO Dry mouth (xerostomia) can occur upon waking in the morning for several reasons, ...

Saliva plays an important role in chewing, swallowing, digesting, and speaking. It also helps control bacteria in your mouth, which helps prevent infection and tooth decay. If you have a condition ...

Waking up with a sticky, dry mouth at night can feel very uncomfortable and strangely worrying. Saliva does far more than keep your mouth comfortable. It helps protect teeth, supports taste, and even ...

Saliva is a clear liquid made by several glands in your mouth area. Saliva is an important part of a healthy body. It is mostly made of water. But saliva also contains important substances that your ...

Dry mouth, or also called xerostomia is a condition in which the salivary glands in your mouth are not able to produce enough saliva to keep your mouth wet. Dry mouth usually occurs because of the ...

Saliva is more than spit. It helps with chewing and swallowing, protects teeth and gums, and even has antimicrobial and digestive properties. However, certain conditions or medical treatments, such as ...

A dry mouth is also known as xerostomia. It occurs when the salivary glands in your mouth don’t produce enough saliva. This condition causes a parched, or dry, feeling in your mouth. It can also cause ...

Thick saliva can result from dehydration or breathing through the mouth. However, it can also indicate a more serious condition, such as Sjögren disease or cystic fibrosis. Finally, several ...