10 Dry Mouth Symptoms
Article Sources
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Gum Disease
All people have bacteria in their mouths. These bacteria are also on people's gums. Normally, saliva washes the bacteria away. If a person's mouth is dry, the saliva isn't able to perform its usual function.
In that case, the bacteria that would normally be washed away stay on the gum, weakening the tissue. With enough time, infection sets in and leads to gum disease. Check with a dentist to prevent this from happening.
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