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2. Xerostomia - Wikipedia

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   Xerostomia is the subjective sensation of dry mouth, which is often (but not always) associated with hypofunction of the salivary glands. [3] The term is derived from the Greek words ξηρός (xeros) meaning "dry" and στόμα (stoma) meaning "mouth". [4] [5] A drug or substance that increases the rate of salivary flow is termed a sialogogue.

3. Oral and maxillofacial pathology - Wikipedia

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   Mouth care: increase oral intake, practice good oral hygiene, use sugar free gum (to increase saliva flow), regular use of mouth rinses, pilocarpine medication, reduce alcohol intake and smoking cessation. Saliva substitutes are also available as a spray, gel, gum or in the form of a medicated sweet; Dry skin: creams, moisturising soaps

4. What’s With the Dry, Cracked Corners of Your Mouth ... - AOL

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   Angular cheilitis typically starts with a red dry patch on the corners of the mouth. It can be on one or both sides, with a dry, scaly appearance, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

5. Burning mouth syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a burning, tingling or scalding sensation in the mouth, lasting for at least four to six months, with no underlying known dental or medical cause. [ 3 ] [ 7 ] No related signs of disease are found in the mouth. [ 3 ]

6. The Secret Ingredient to the Best-Ever Sugar Cookies - AOL

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   Decorated sugar cookies. At holiday-themed parties all over, people are subjected to dry, crumbly, and regrettably bland sugar cookies. But this year, I want to give you the gift of soft, buttery ...

7. Challacombe scale - Wikipedia

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   Dry mouth (xerostomia) is frequently caused by medication and to a lesser extent, by anxiety or Sjögren's syndrome. [6] It can be useful to have the extent of dryness recorded. That is, if a person has a complaint of a dry mouth, the clinician can apply the Challacombe scale to determine its severity and whether treatment is required.