{"id":26,"date":"2022-11-22T07:20:59","date_gmt":"2022-11-22T07:20:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dentistjohnscreek.com\/our-dental-services\/general-dentistry\/dry-mouth\/"},"modified":"2022-11-22T07:20:59","modified_gmt":"2022-11-22T07:20:59","slug":"dry-mouth","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stage11.smartboxhost.com\/dentistjohnscreekdotcom\/general-dentistry\/dry-mouth\/","title":{"rendered":"Dry Mouth"},"content":{"rendered":"<section  class=\"inner-banner-a parallax-desktop \" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/stage11.smartboxhost.com\/dentistjohnscreekdotcom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2022\/11\/Innerpage_Banner.jpg);\">\r\n\t<div class=\"center-wrap\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"container\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tb-layout tb-md\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tb-item left\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"title\">\r\n                      Dry Mouth                    <\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"list-arrow-caret\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Improve your underlying oral problems<\/li> \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Alleviate the parched feeling on your tongue<\/li> \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Keep your mouth as healthy as it can be<\/li> \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tb-item right\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cta-wrap\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"top\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cta-title\">Protect Your Oral Health<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"cta-info\">We can see you as soon as tomorrow!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bottom\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"list-cta-btns\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"cta-phone-wrap\"><a href=\"tel:678-797-7793\" class=\"disable-tel \"><span class=\"cta-text\">Call Today<\/span><span class=\"cta-phone\"><i class=\"fas fa-phone\"><\/i>678-797-7793<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"cta-btn-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stage11.smartboxhost.com\/dentistjohnscreekdotcom\/contact-us\/\" class=\"btn-cta \">Request an Appointment<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"breadcrumbs\">\r\n  <div class=\"container\">\r\n    <div class=\"wrap\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/stage11.smartboxhost.com\/dentistjohnscreekdotcom\/\">Home<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/div>  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\n\n<div  class=\"main-content typo \">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <h1 class=\"title heading\">Get Relief From Dry Mouth in Johns Creek<\/h1>        <div class=\"content-wrap\">\r\n            <p>Your saliva is an invaluable part of your oral health. It plays a role in removing harmful bacteria and particles of food from your mouth. Without it, that bacteria has the perfect environment to grow and create problems for you and your smile. If this is a concern for you, then it&#8217;s time to do something to treat your dry mouth in Johns Creek, GA.<\/p>\n<p>Make an appointment with us if you want:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To end the painful sandpaper-like feeling in your mouth<\/li>\n<li>To eat food and property digest it<\/li>\n<li>To speak clearly and without difficulty<\/li>\n<li>To reduce your risk of cavities and gum disease<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Chronic dry mouth can lead to a number of problems in your everyday life including long-term dental problems. Don&#8217;t let this happen to you! Instead, call <a href=\"tel:678-797-7793\" class=\"disable-tel phone\">678-797-7793<\/a> to get help at Shawn A. Walls, DDS.<\/p>\n<h3>Act Now So Your Mouth Can Be Healthier<\/h3>\n<p>At our <a href=\"https:\/\/stage11.smartboxhost.com\/dentistjohnscreekdotcom\/general-dentistry\/\">general dental practice<\/a>, we are committed to helping you keep your smile looking its best. To do that, your mouth needs to be healthy, and your mouth is not healthy when it feels dried out. Our dental professionals want to identify the source of your problem and advise you on a long-term solution for your situation.<\/p>\n<p>The reasons you may have dry mouth can include one or more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nidcr.nih.gov\/health-info\/dry-mouth#causes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">causes<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Medications<\/strong> \u2013 Many medicines can have side effects that affect your salivary glands. This includes medications used in chemotherapy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Illness<\/strong> \u2013 Just like medicine, some illnesses can reduce your ability to produce saliva.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Radiation Therapy<\/strong> \u2013 Radiation treatments can be invaluable for fighting certain diseases, but that treatment also may damage your salivary glands.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nerve Damage<\/strong> \u2013 An injury to your head or neck also can weaken the signal that affect your saliva production.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Without saliva to help clean away harmful bacteria, you are more likely to develop <a href=\"https:\/\/stage11.smartboxhost.com\/dentistjohnscreekdotcom\/general-dentistry\/gum-disease-treatment\/\">gum disease<\/a>, cavities, and tooth infections.<\/p>\n<p>To keep you smiling for many years to come, talk to our team about how you can treat dry mouth in Johns Creek, GA. Returning patients should call <a href=\"tel:770-813-0079\" class=\"disable-tel phone \">770-813-0079<\/a>, and new patients should call <a href=\"tel:678-797-7793\" class=\"disable-tel phone\">678-797-7793<\/a> to make an appointment at Shawn A. Walls, DDS.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<section  class=\"testimonial-c swm-carousel carousel-navigation-global lazy \" data-src=\"https:\/\/stage11.smartboxhost.com\/dentistjohnscreekdotcom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2022\/11\/Testimonial_C.jpg\">\r\n\t<div class=\"container\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-duration=\"1500\">\r\n\t\t<h3 class=\"title\">Read Why Our Patients Love Us<\/h3>\t\t<div class=\"testimonils-wrap\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"owl-carousel\"\r\n           data-loop=\"true\"\r\n           data-autoplay=\"true\"\r\n           data-hover-pause=\"true\"\r\n           data-hide-dots=\"false\"\r\n           data-speed=\"6000\"\r\n           data-margin=\"10\" \r\n           data-scroll_per_page=\"1\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"item\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"content-testimonial\">&#8220;I have been using Dr.Walls and his team for 20 years now. My parents still use him, my sister who lives in DC will come for specialty care when necessary. He\u2019s definitely a \u201cfamily\u201d practice but on the high end with dental work. I personally haven\u2019t had more than teeth cleanings, occasional fillings or chipped teeth filled and smile restored to its previous glory! I\u2019ve tried a dental practice or &#8230;&#8221;<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"read-more modal-popup-trigger\" data-target=\"popup-1-review-btn-c\">Read More<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"name\">&#8211; Ryan Eaglen<\/span> \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"item\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"content-testimonial\">&#8220;I have been a patient of Dr Walls over 5 yrs He and his staff are very friendly and professional. I am always very satisfied with care received. I was in today for regular check up. Shout out to Julie for an Extraordinary Cleaning!!&#8221;<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"name\">&#8211; Ellen Fletcher<\/span> \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"item\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"content-testimonial\">&#8220;Dr. Walls has been my dentist for well over two decades. He and his staff have always provided me with consummate service. I cannot imagine having a more competent, caring, or personable dentist than he.&#8221;<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"name\">&#8211; Kent Morehouse<\/span> \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"item\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"content-testimonial\">&#8220;My grandchildren were visiting for summer from out of state and my grandson had a tooth that needed filled. He was scared to go. After having novocaine and getting cavity filled he came out smiling and on the way home he asked when can we go back. A great experience when young will make all the difference on future dental health. Thank you Dr.Walls and staff.&#8221;<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"name\">&#8211; Rosemary Svestka<\/span> \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"item\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"content-testimonial\">&#8220;I got veneers here and for the last 8 years I&#8217;ve gotten nothing but compliments from the different dentists I&#8217;ve seen for cleanings across the country. Absolutely amazing work! I wish I still lived in Georgia.&#8221;<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"name\">&#8211; Nate<\/span> \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"item\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"content-testimonial\">&#8220;Dr. Walls and his staff were extremely welcoming as a new patient. Julie, my dental hygienist did a great job.&#8221;<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"name\">&#8211; Ann Poux<\/span> \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"item\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"content-testimonial\">&#8220;My experience with Dr. Walls\u2019 practice has been stellar from day one. Dr. Walls and his extraordinary team have provided dental care for my family and me for more than a decade. While his entire team is awesome, Jennifer rocks! I can recommend this practice without reservation and with considerable enthusiasm.&#8221;<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"name\">&#8211; Al Viller<\/span> \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"item\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"content-testimonial\">&#8220;I&#8217;ve been going to this dentist office for approximately 25 years, and have always been satisfied. I often get compliments on my teeth, and some even think I have veneers. Highly recommended.&#8221;<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"name\">&#8211; B randon B<\/span> \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"item\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"content-testimonial\">&#8220;I have been going to Dr. Walls for my dental cleaning for about 20 years and I could not recommend anyone more fully. He and his staff are top notch. His hygienists are excellent and they get to know you, are pleasant to work with, and do a great job. His office is professional, timely, clean and welcoming, and I highly recommend this practice to anyone looking for great dental &#8230;&#8221;<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"name\">&#8211; Jay Moore<\/span> \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"item\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"content-testimonial\">&#8220;Dr. Walls and his staff have a very caring and professional practice. I am very wary of dental practices because of bad experiences as a child. Dr. Walls is understanding and extremely gentle with his approach. I just had a crown installed and though it was not a wonderful time the staff was kind and gentle and made me comfortable and pain free.&#8221;<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"name\">&#8211; Rick Szymke<\/span> \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"nav-prev\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-left\"><\/i><span class=\"hidden\">Previous<\/span><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"nav-next\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><span class=\"hidden\">Next<\/span><\/div>\r\n        \t<a href=\"https:\/\/stage11.smartboxhost.com\/dentistjohnscreekdotcom\/feedback\/\" class=\"link\">Rate Your Experience<i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\r\n    \t<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<div class=\"hidden\">\r\n\t\r\n\t<div class=\"testi-c-item\">\t\t  <a href=\"#popup-1-review-testi-c\" id=\"popup-1-review-btn-c\" class=\"popup-modal\" data-class=\"content-modal\">Ryan Eaglen<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<div id=\"popup-1-review-testi-c\" class=\"modal-text-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<h3>Ryan Eaglen<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t<p>I have been using Dr.Walls and his team for 20 years now. My parents still use him, my sister who lives in DC will come for specialty care when necessary. He\u2019s definitely a \u201cfamily\u201d practice but on the high end with dental work. I personally haven\u2019t had more than teeth cleanings, occasional fillings or chipped teeth filled and smile restored to its previous glory!\r\nI\u2019ve tried a dental practice or two over 20 years for a free bleaching or something with a cleaning and was always told i needed more work, drugs and surgery! My reply both times was \u201c I have a family dentist and I am going to get a second opinion before we go any further here\u201d! I had all the \u201cfindings\u201d sent to Dr.Walls and came in for consult and was told the truth. That I needed nothing that these Spa Dental practices were telling me. Some extra cleaning on my next visit. Nothing more! Yes, I have strayed away for freebies over the years but when it came to honesty, integrity and great service, I now drive 45 minutes in rush hour from Buckhead to see him. And have been for years. And will stay that way long into the future.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div><div class=\"testi-c-item\">\t\t  <a href=\"#popup-2-review-testi-c\" id=\"popup-2-review-btn-c\" class=\"popup-modal\" data-class=\"content-modal\">Ellen Fletcher<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<div id=\"popup-2-review-testi-c\" class=\"modal-text-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<h3>Ellen Fletcher<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t<p>I have been a patient of Dr Walls over  5 yrs  He and his staff are very friendly and professional. I am always very satisfied with care received.\r\nI was in today for regular check up.   Shout out to Julie for an Extraordinary Cleaning!!<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div><div class=\"testi-c-item\">\t\t  <a href=\"#popup-3-review-testi-c\" id=\"popup-3-review-btn-c\" class=\"popup-modal\" data-class=\"content-modal\">Kent Morehouse<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<div id=\"popup-3-review-testi-c\" class=\"modal-text-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<h3>Kent Morehouse<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t<p>Dr. Walls has been my dentist for well over two decades. He and his staff have always provided me with consummate service.  I cannot imagine having a more competent, caring, or personable dentist than he.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div><div class=\"testi-c-item\">\t\t  <a href=\"#popup-4-review-testi-c\" id=\"popup-4-review-btn-c\" class=\"popup-modal\" data-class=\"content-modal\">Rosemary Svestka<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<div id=\"popup-4-review-testi-c\" class=\"modal-text-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<h3>Rosemary Svestka<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t<p>My grandchildren were visiting for summer from out of state and my grandson had a tooth that needed filled.  He was scared to go.  After having novocaine and getting  cavity filled he came out smiling and on the way home he asked when can we go back. A great experience when young will make all the difference on future dental health.  Thank you Dr.Walls and staff.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div><div class=\"testi-c-item\">\t\t  <a href=\"#popup-5-review-testi-c\" id=\"popup-5-review-btn-c\" class=\"popup-modal\" data-class=\"content-modal\">Nate<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<div id=\"popup-5-review-testi-c\" class=\"modal-text-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<h3>Nate<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t<p>I got veneers here and for the last 8 years I&#8217;ve gotten nothing but compliments from the different dentists I&#8217;ve seen for cleanings across the country.\r\n\r\nAbsolutely amazing work! I wish I still lived in Georgia.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div><div class=\"testi-c-item\">\t\t  <a href=\"#popup-6-review-testi-c\" id=\"popup-6-review-btn-c\" class=\"popup-modal\" data-class=\"content-modal\">Ann Poux<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<div id=\"popup-6-review-testi-c\" class=\"modal-text-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<h3>Ann Poux<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t<p>Dr. Walls and his staff were extremely welcoming as a new patient.  Julie, my dental hygienist did a great job.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div><div class=\"testi-c-item\">\t\t  <a href=\"#popup-7-review-testi-c\" id=\"popup-7-review-btn-c\" class=\"popup-modal\" data-class=\"content-modal\">Al Viller<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<div id=\"popup-7-review-testi-c\" class=\"modal-text-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<h3>Al Viller<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t<p>My experience with Dr. Walls\u2019 practice has been stellar from day one. Dr. Walls and his extraordinary team have provided dental care for my family and me for more than a decade. While his entire team is awesome, Jennifer rocks! I can recommend this practice without reservation and with considerable enthusiasm.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div><div class=\"testi-c-item\">\t\t  <a href=\"#popup-8-review-testi-c\" id=\"popup-8-review-btn-c\" class=\"popup-modal\" data-class=\"content-modal\">B randon B<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<div id=\"popup-8-review-testi-c\" class=\"modal-text-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<h3>B randon B<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t<p>I&#8217;ve been going to this dentist office for approximately 25 years, and have always been satisfied. I often get compliments on my teeth, and some even think I have veneers. Highly recommended.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div><div class=\"testi-c-item\">\t\t  <a href=\"#popup-9-review-testi-c\" id=\"popup-9-review-btn-c\" class=\"popup-modal\" data-class=\"content-modal\">Jay Moore<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<div id=\"popup-9-review-testi-c\" class=\"modal-text-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<h3>Jay Moore<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t<p>I have been going to Dr. Walls for my dental cleaning for about 20 years and I could not recommend anyone more fully. He and his staff are top notch. His hygienists are excellent and they get to know you, are pleasant to work with, and do a great job. His office is professional, timely, clean and welcoming, and I highly recommend this practice to anyone looking for great dental care.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div><div class=\"testi-c-item\">\t\t  <a href=\"#popup-10-review-testi-c\" id=\"popup-10-review-btn-c\" class=\"popup-modal\" data-class=\"content-modal\">Rick Szymke<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<div id=\"popup-10-review-testi-c\" class=\"modal-text-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<h3>Rick Szymke<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t<p>Dr. Walls and  his staff have a very caring and professional practice. I am very wary of dental practices because of bad experiences as a child. Dr. Walls is understanding and extremely gentle with his approach. I just had a crown installed and though it was not a wonderful time the staff was kind and gentle and made me comfortable and pain free.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div><\/div>\r\n\n\n<section  class=\"faq-a \" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\">\r\n\t<div class=\"container\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-duration=\"1500\">\r\n\t\t<h4 class=\"faq-title slide-down-trigger active\" data-target=\"faqs-items\">\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"title-wrap\">Common Questions <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n\t\t<\/h4>\r\n\t\t<div id=\"faqs-items\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"faqs-items\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"item-title faq-item-title-a active slide-down-trigger\" data-close-title=\"faq-item-title-a\" data-close-desc=\"faq-item\" data-target=\"faq-item-1\" itemprop=\"name\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> Is dry mouth a symptom of diabetes?<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"faq-item-1\" class=\"faq-item item-desc typo active\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p itemprop=\"text\">Diabetics are more susceptible to dry mouth because of high glucose levels in their saliva and blood. Extreme thirst is also a warning sign of diabetes. In addition, some medications used to treat diabetes can aggravate dry mouth. Managing your blood sugar levels will likely lessen the severity of dry mouth.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"item-title faq-item-title-a  slide-down-trigger\" data-close-title=\"faq-item-title-a\" data-close-desc=\"faq-item\" data-target=\"faq-item-2\" itemprop=\"name\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> Can dry mouth cause bad breath?<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"faq-item-2\" class=\"faq-item item-desc typo \" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p itemprop=\"text\">Unfortunately, a dry mouth can cause bad breath. To alleviate these symptoms, you can chew sugarless gum or mints, or try an alcohol-free mouthwash. We&#8217;ll work with you to get to the cause of your problem so it can be successfully treated. Our team will help you avoid a dry mouth and bad breath and the awkward social encounters these conditions can cause.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"item-title faq-item-title-a  slide-down-trigger\" data-close-title=\"faq-item-title-a\" data-close-desc=\"faq-item\" data-target=\"faq-item-3\" itemprop=\"name\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> How can you treat dry mouth at home?<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"faq-item-3\" class=\"faq-item item-desc typo \" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p itemprop=\"text\">One of the simplest and best ways to treat dry mouth at home is simply to drink more water. Often, dehydration plays a role in chronic dry mouth. 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