Ever notice your mouth suddenly go dry before a big presentation, job interview, or stressful conversation?That sticky, cotton-like feeling isn’t just in your head — it’s your body reacting to stress and anxiety. Dry mouth (also called xerostomia) during anxiety is surprisingly common. It’s part of how your body prepares for “fight or flight.” But…
You love your morning coffee, but some days it leaves your mouth feeling like cotton.That sticky, dry sensation can make it harder to taste, swallow, or even talk comfortably. The good news: you don’t have to give up coffee to fix it. Let’s break down why coffee causes dry mouth, what you can do immediately,…
Waking up with a dry mouth in the morning usually happens because your body isn’t producing enough saliva overnight. The most common culprits are sleeping with your mouth open, dehydration, certain medications, or underlying health conditions. If it happens occasionally, it’s usually not a big deal. But if you notice it every morning, it’s worth…
Yes, dry mouth can definitely cause a bitter taste in your mouth. When your mouth doesn’t make enough saliva, things start to feel off—including how food tastes and how your mouth feels overall. Let’s break down why this happens, what it means for your health, and how you can fix it. Why Dry Mouth Affects…
Yes, some toothpaste can cause dry mouth. This usually happens when the toothpaste contains certain ingredients like sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), which can dry out the mouth or irritate the tissues inside. But not all toothpaste causes this problem. It depends on what’s in the tube and how your body reacts to it. Why Does…
Sometimes you feel like your mouth is dry even though you can clearly feel some saliva there. It can be a strange and uncomfortable feeling. You might keep drinking water, but the dry feeling doesn’t really go away. You might wonder if something serious is going on. Let’s talk about it properly in simple words…
Have you ever been sitting there, talking or eating, and suddenly your mouth feels like a desert? Your tongue sticks to your teeth, your throat feels scratchy, and no matter how much water you drink, it doesn’t get better. I get it. It’s uncomfortable, sometimes even scary. You might start thinking, “Is something wrong with…
Getting older is tough. Your body starts doing strange things you never had to deal with before. One of those things is dry mouth. It sounds like a small problem, but if you have it, you know it can make eating, talking, and even smiling uncomfortable. Your mouth feels like cotton. Food doesn’t taste the…