AAV2-hAQP1 was safe and effective in treating patients with dry mouth symptoms, which is often a result of some cancer treatments like radiation, according to phase 1 study results. Treatment with ...

Xerostomia isn't a minor complaint; it's a critical threat to oral health, so we need to look past symptoms and tackle the ...

Cancer-treatment induced dry mouth can lead to several severe health issues. Here, Dr. Randy Kimple discusses how the side effect can lead to dental health issues, as well as other health consequences ...

Dry mouth, also called xerostomia, is a condition where the salivary glands in the mouth do not produce enough saliva. People may occasionally develop dry mouth because of feeling nervous, stressed, ...

Q. I am 65 and my mouth is often dry. Is this a normal part of aging? What can I do about it? A. Dry mouth, or xerostomia, is a condition in which the salivary glands don’t produce enough saliva to ...

Botox injections combined with an anti-nausea patch may help advanced metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) patients avoid severe dry mouth and continue their radioligand therapy, ...

Pretty much everyone has the experience of waking up in the middle of the night with a dry mouth. But some people have that experience all the time. Not only is it uncomfortable, a persistent dry ...

After receiving acupuncture treatment three days a week during the course of radiation treatment, head and neck cancer patients experienced less dry mouth, according to study results from researchers ...

Which mouthwashes for dry mouths are best? Dry mouth is an uncomfortable condition that can be caused by medication, diet, or other health and lifestyle factors. In many cases, however, dry mouth can ...

Special dry-mouth rinses, lozenges and sprays can provide immediate relief, according to Dr. Taylor. Chewing sugarless gum, ...

Mouth cancer treatment often involves surgery. However, in earlier cancer stages, it may be treatable with nonsurgical options, such as radiation. With an early diagnosis of mouth cancer, the ...