You might be familiar with dry mouth from partaking in a certain kind of recreational substance (or you might not be, we’re not judging), but the condition can actually have verifiable medical causes. A new gel-based blob could be a great way to cure it.
Dry mouth, technically known as xerostomia, occurs when your salivary glands don’t pump out enough saliva to keep the mouth properly filled with moisture. It can occur from medical conditions including Alzheimer’s disease or diabetes; it can be caused by cancer treatments like radiation or chemotherapy; and it can be the side effect of hundreds of different medications. It’s also frequently a symptom of aging.
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