Dental Did You Know? Dry Mouth Signs and Symptoms

Symptoms of dry mouth may include:

• Increased need to sip or drink fluids when swallowing
• Difficulty speaking
• Difficulty swallowing
• A burning or sore sensation in the mouth
• Inability to eat certain foods
• Diminished or altered sense of taste
• Increase susceptibility to oral infections
• Sleep interruptions due to thirst
• Difficulty wearing dentures
• Tooth decay
• Gingivitis
• Stale or bad breath

Reference: Academy of General Dentistry Factsheet on Dry Mouth

Hans Skariah, B.Sc., DMD
Promenade Court Dental Health Group in Mississauga
2233 Hurontario St., Mississauga, ON, Canada
(1/2 km north of the QEW in the Dome Building)
(905) 273-7100