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According to the journal Gerodontology, researchers in Sweden found that dry mouth has become more prevalent, especially in women over age 50.
The conclusions of the report work product of the 19-year-old study where researchers found that in every age group, dry mouth was more common in women than in men. The authors speculate that the higher prevalence of dry mouth in women may be the result of decreased saliva production in the mouth following menopause. Dry mouth occurred more often as people got older, and more at night than during the day.
People who had burning mouth syndrome were 17 times as likely to report dry mouth. People with burning mouth syndrome feel as if their mouths have been scalded. The syndrome can affect all parts of the mouth. Burning mouth syndrome is a rare disorder that is more common in older women. This syndrome has been associated with diabetes and nutritional deficiencies.
Thanks for posting that interesting information about dry mouth. Interesting that it increases as people get older.
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