Dry mouth

Dry mouth

The normal average daily saliva production is between 500-1000 ml per day. When too little saliva is produced, this is called dryness of the mouth or hyposalivation (hypo = too little). When someone has a dry feeling in the mouth, it is called xerostomia. Dry mouth is not a disease in itself, but an irritating condition with various reasons. In many cases, this is ignored, as you do not notice the problem.

When is a dry mouth giving problems?

A dry mouth is the reason for various complaints, such as pain when chewing and swallowing. In addition, the mouth feels stiff. The main symptoms of a dry mouth are:

• A stiff or dry feeling in the mouth that feels like you have cotton wool in your mouth
• You have a burning sensation on your tongue or in your mouth
• You have trouble eating, talking or swallowing
• Your lips and throat are dry
• Your tongue may feel like shoe leather
• You have painful spots or sores in your mouth