with eating, drinking, or speaking, contact a healthcare professional or dentist. Difficulty swallowing should not be dismissed as simply an inconvenience, particularly if it is new or getting worse.
6. You notice persistent bad breath or a bad taste
Saliva helps wash food particles from the mouth. When there is less saliva, the mouth may feel unpleasant, and bad breath or a lingering taste may occur. These symptoms can also have dental, gum, or other causes, so they are not proof of dry mouth by themselves.
Good brushing and cleaning