dry mouth

noun

: a condition in which the inside of a person's mouth becomes very dry
The medication can cause dry mouth.

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Sugarless gum or candy or medications can help with the dry mouth. — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Sowa notes that a few common signs of dehydration to watch out for include dark urine, dizziness, and increasing fatigue among others like lightheadedness, headaches or dry mouth. — ABC News, 7 July 2026 Other signals worth flagging to a dentist include bleeding or tender gums during brushing or flossing, frequent canker sores, an unusually dry mouth and a rising rate of new cavities despite consistent hygiene. — Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026 Other signs worth flagging to a dentist include bleeding or tender gums during routine brushing or flossing, frequent canker sores, unusually dry mouth and a rising rate of new cavities despite consistent hygiene. — Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for dry mouth

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dry mouth

noun
: xerostomia
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