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A dry mouth is a symptom of an underlying problem, rather than a disease in itself.

The two main functions of the mouth are eating and speaking.

A person suffering from dry eye syndrome does not have enough of the right kind of tears to keep the eye comfortable.

Smoking increases the risk of mouth cancer six-fold.

In most cases, mouth ulcers are harmless and resolve by themselves in a few days.

Mouth conditions, ulcers, dental procedures, tooth development and problems, care and prevention.

Good personal hygiene is essential to prevent the spread of hand, foot and mouth disease to others, both for those infected and their carers.

Tooth decay can be prevented with a good diet, regular tooth brushing and dental check-ups.

Tooth decay is a diet-related disease, caused by the bacteria in your mouth converting sugar into energy and producing acid as a waste product.

Many drugs, both prescription and illegal, can cause tooth damage.