and oral tissues. Persistent dryness can therefore be uncomfortable and may raise the risk of tooth decay and mouth infections. It can be related to medications, mouth breathing, dehydration, or certain health conditions.
Here are eight signs to pay attention to.
1. You wake up with a sticky, parched mouth most mornings
An occasional dry morning is not necessarily concerning. A recurring sticky or cotton-like feeling, especially if it continues after you get up and drink water, deserves more attention. Notice how often it happens and whether it is becoming
