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10 Dry Mouth Symptoms

Difficulty Swallowing or Chewing

The role of saliva is to facilitate swallowing functions and help you dissolve foods easier. Thus, when your body does not produce enough saliva due to a dry mouth, it might be more difficult to swallow or chew. Sometimes, you might feel them get stuck inside the throat or mouth. A simple way to deal with it is to drink water when eating. However, this is not a good habit for digestion. Thus, it is better to seek medical treatment. [9]