Do you Have Dry Mouth?, 2024

(2024) Do you Have Dry Mouth?, 2024. Human Services, Department of (Health and Human Services, Department of)

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Abstract

What is Dry Mouth? Dry mouth, also called xerostomia, is a lack of saliva or spit. Everyone has dry mouth sometimes especially if you are nervous, upset, or under stress. But when a lack of saliva makes it difficult to swallow, it can lead to more serious dental problems. This publication is information about this topic.

Item Type: Departmental Report
Keywords: Dry Mouth, Oral Health, Health, Health Care
Subjects: Health and medicine
Health and medicine > Healthcare
Health and medicine > Healthcare > Dental care
ID Code: 51862
Deposited By: Margaret Barr
Deposited On: 28 Jan 2025 22:17
Last Modified: 28 Jan 2025 22:17
URI: https://publications.iowa.gov/id/eprint/51862