When is it appropriate to talk to a doctor?
If your mouth is dry:
- lasts for weeks or months,
- is accompanied by intense thirst, frequent urination, or weight loss,
- causes difficulty swallowing,
- causes frequent cavities or mouth infections,
- It is associated with loud snoring or daytime sleepiness.
Occasional dry mouth is common and often related to dehydration or mouth breathing, but if it persists it is worth investigating the cause.
