Dry mouth or Xerostomia is a serious medical condition. In this condition, the functioning of salivary glands is disturbed such that they not secrete enough saliva to keep the mouth hydrated. Saliva has many functions. It contains enzyme amylase which helps in digestion of starch inside mouth. The saliva contains antibacterial properties by being alkaline. [...]..

Saliva produced in our mouth helps to digest the food and keep our mouth clean and infection free by not allowing the bacteria and fungus to grow inside the oral cavity. When this saliva is not produced in enough quantity, it causes the mouth to dry...