1. My mouth is always dry – what causes Dry Mouth?

Xerostomia (dry mouth) can be a result of aging, salivary gland problems, certain pre-existing medical conditions (ex: Sjogrens), numerous medications, to name a few. This condition can influence speech and can cause an increase in the incidence of caries (decay). Saliva substitutes (prescription and OTC) should be used frequently and treatment to reduce or eliminate the causative agent should be sought.