day or needing to urinate more often than usual. These symptoms can have many explanations, but dry mouth together with increased thirst or urination is a reason to speak with a clinician rather than relying only on nighttime water.
5. You have trouble swallowing, chewing, or speaking
Saliva moistens food and helps it move through the mouth. When saliva is reduced, dry foods may be harder to chew or swallow, and speaking for a while may become uncomfortable. Some people also notice changes in taste.
If dry mouth is interfering
