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Dry mouth is usually a temporary condition caused when the salivary glands don't produce enough saliva. It's a common side effect of many prescription medications and a symptom of certain diseases.

Though it can occur at any age, it is more common in older people, affecting 30% of those 65 and older.

Dry mouth isn't life-threatening, but it can be extremely bothersome and can have negative effects on dental health. The medical term for dry mouth is xerostomia.

Medications such as antidepressants and anticholinergics, infections of the salivary gland, smoking, and some diseases are common causes of dry mouth. Permanent dry mouth can also be caused by radiation treatments for mouth, head, or neck tumours.

A disease called Sjögren's Syndrome results in permanent dry mouth. Sjögren's syndrome is most common in women and affects up to 3% of the population. Dry mouth, along with dry eyes, and possibly other mucous membranes, is one of the symptoms of Sjögren's syndrome.

Dryness of the mouth can make it difficult for people to speak, eat, or swallow. Saliva flushes food particles and bacteria from the mouth. Decreased saliva causes difficulty in chewing and swallowing, and Abrasion by coarse foods. A lack of saliva in the mouth allows bacteria to accumulate. This increases the risk of developing Halitosis (bad breath), cavities, infections, and gum diseases.

Since taste buds can only taste food that is dissolved in liquid, people with dry mouth have trouble tasting their food. Mouth dryness also makes it harder to smell things.

Someone with a dry mouth and additional symptoms should be looked at by a doctor to see if a specific medical condition is causing the symptoms (such as Sjögren's syndrome if they also have dry eyes, and inflamed joints). The doctor will ask you about your symptoms and may perform a physical exam.

The doctor can do tests to see if the salivary glands are working properly. The doctor might then do a biopsy of the salivary gland, a procedure in which a piece of tissue is taken out and looked at under a microscope.

Dry mouth is also a frequent side effect of many medications, so doctors will often ask for a medical history. The doctor may also rule out alternative causes of dry mouth, such as radiation therapy for cancer and smoking.

Talk to your doctor if your dry mouth is accompanied by tooth decay, dry eyes, dry skin, a rash or joint pain.