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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The two most common symptoms are dry eyes and dry mouth.
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Amy Marturana Winderl, SELF, 8 July 2025
Stay hydrated and chew sugar-free gum or use mints to help with dry mouth.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 26 June 2025
The Cleveland Clinic website lists other potential problems with a dry mouth such as a constant sore throat.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
Drink water often, use a humidifier at bedtime, and consider using toothpaste or mouthwash designed to help dry mouth.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 6 July 2025
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Amy Marturana Winderl, SELF, 8 July 2025
Stay hydrated and chew sugar-free gum or use mints to help with dry mouth.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 26 June 2025
The Cleveland Clinic website lists other potential problems with a dry mouth such as a constant sore throat.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
Drink water often, use a humidifier at bedtime, and consider using toothpaste or mouthwash designed to help dry mouth.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 6 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for dry mouth
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“Dry mouth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dry%20mouth. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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