Poor oral health can be an indication of five major disorders, including diabetes and stroke.

A dry mouth is a common ailment that is rarely caused by anything serious, although it can be a sign of an underlying health issue in some circumstances.

Dry lips, foul smell, changed perception of taste, mouth infections, dental decay, and gum disease, as well as difficulties speaking, eating, or swallowing, can all result from having a dry mouth.

Simple solutions, such as drinking plenty of cool water or eating sugar-free gum or candies, can help alleviate the symptoms, but if they persist, it could indicate a more significant health problem.

Dehydration is a common reason, which means your body doesn't have enough fluid to generate the saliva you need.It can also be induced by breathing through your mouth at night, if you are anxious or tense, or by cancer treatment such as radiotherapy or chemotherapy.                                          Health problem that are linked to dry mouth:.                                                             A persistent dry mouth could indicate a problem elsewhere in the body.

It could be caused by a more serious ailment, according to the NHS, such as:

Diabetes is a chronic disease in which blood sugar levels are abnormally high.

The immune system assaults and destroys the salivary glands in Sjögren's syndrome.

It could also be a symbol of:

Alzeheimer's disease is a type of stroke.

HIV."A dry mouth can be an indication something isn't right elsewhere," he told the Mirror. Symptoms include a sticky mouth, a dry or painful throat, trouble chewing or swallowing, and even poor breath.

"Some health disorders, such as stroke, diabetes, or Alzheimer's disease, might manifest in this way, but these symptoms can also indicate an autoimmune disorder like HIV or Sjogren's syndrome.".                                   "We don't simply look after your oral health when you visit the dentist. We're also educated to recognise certain broader health issues.

"It's critical to keep an eye on your personal health, and if you detect chronic symptoms of a dry mouth, you should consult your doctor.".                     How to Get Rid of Dry Mouth:.                  Your doctor or dentist should be able to figure out what's causing your dry mouth and suggest appropriate remedies. If medicine is suspected as the cause, you may be advised to try a different prescription or reduce your dose.Other simple home methods for keeping your tongue moist include:.       1:Increase your fluid intake by sipping cold water or unsweetened drinks during the day and keeping a bottle of water by your bedside at night.                 2:eat ice cubes or ice lollipops.                3:sucking on sugar-free sweets or chewing sugar-free gum.                           4:Brush your teeth twice a day and use alcohol-free mouthwash — a dry mouth is more prone to cause tooth decay.       5:Alcohol, coffee, and smoking are all known to aggravate dry mouth.