While a dry mouth is easy to ignore, it can indicate a more serious problem if left unchecked.
In fact, there are five severe illnesses which Brits should keep an eye out for if they're frequently experiencing a dry mouth, one leading dentist has warned. For many, it can just be a benign symptom of growing older and producing less saliva, or it can be linked to medication, smoking, or too much alcohol.
Despite this, poor oral health can sometimes indicate a more serious, and sometimes life-threatening illness, such as diabetes, a stroke, or even HIV. Dr Azad Eyrumlu, a practitioner at Banning Dental Group, warned that a persistent dry mouth may be a sign of something going wrong in another part of the body, the Mirror reports.
