
Xerostomia is the medical term used to talk about chronic dryness of the mouth. People with xerostomia usually have much more cavities, have gum disease and gum recession, and, bleeding gums and periodontitis much more easily than people with a well lubricated mouth. In this article we wish to speak a little about dry mouth, what causes it, how to avoid it, and what can be done to rehabilitate dried out mucus membranes.