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Dry Mouth (Xerostomia)
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Dry Mouth (Xerostomia)

Get expert care for your Dry Mouth (Xerostomia) by completing a brief questionnaire and video consult with our medical team.

Licensed providers in all 50 states

Expert-guided, evidence-based treatments

Skip the trip to the doctor's office

Visit options

We'll check any insurance and show you your options before you book.

Video Visit

$25

Est. or $100 w/o insurance

Chat Visit

$30

w/o insurance

Most insurance accepted

Board-certified

No hidden fees

Available nationwide

What to expect from a Dry Mouth (Xerostomia) visit

1

Share your health story

Answer a few questions about your goals and concerns. And, we'll gather your full health history from past providers.

2

Meet your clinician

Pick a time that works for you to speak with a licensed clinician. They'll review your health story beforehand, so your visit can be used to listen and dig deeper.

3

Get your care plan

Leave with clear next steps and a personalized care plan. If you need medication, labs, or to see a specialist, your clinician will take care of the details for you.

4

Own your health

Track your progress, schedule follow-ups, and adjust care as your needs evolve. Your care team and General AI is only a few taps away.

Virtual visit with clinician

Ongoing support, always available.

You’ll be supported by experienced clinicians who care for a wide range of health needs, from everyday concerns to more complex conditions.

Our clinicians track your progress over time and adjust your care as needed. If medication is prescribed, we’ll manage dosing and monitor for side effects. If lab testing is recommended, we review results and refine your plan accordingly. You’re never left to navigate care on your own.

All your care in one place. That’s the General Medicine difference.

We help you understand your options, connect you to the right clinicians, manage prescriptions, coordinate any needed evaluations, and keep an eye on your overall health along the way. It’s comprehensive care that looks at the full picture — your goals, your history, your lifestyle — and makes it simple to move forward with confidence.

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Reasons to book your dry mouth visit

Chronic dry mouth isn't just uncomfortable — it's a real threat to your dental health. This visit identifies what's causing it and finds solutions that protect your teeth and your quality of life.

Your mouth feels dry or sticky most of the time

You need to sip water constantly to speak or swallow comfortably

You wake up with a dry mouth and parched throat most nights

You've started getting more cavities than usual despite good hygiene

You take multiple medications and think one of them could be the cause

You want to explore prescription options beyond OTC sprays and lozenges

What our customers have to say

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Frequently Asked Questions

What causes dry mouth?

Dry mouth (xerostomia) most commonly results from medication side effects — antihistamines, antidepressants, antihypertensives, and anticholinergics are among the most common culprits. Other causes include Sjögren's syndrome, radiation therapy to the head and neck, dehydration, mouth breathing, and anxiety.

Is dry mouth just uncomfortable or does it cause real harm?

Dry mouth has significant health consequences beyond discomfort. Saliva is essential for neutralizing oral acids, remineralizing teeth, and controlling oral bacteria. Chronic xerostomia dramatically increases tooth decay risk, causes difficulty chewing and swallowing, contributes to oral infections, and significantly affects quality of life and nutrition.

What can I do to relieve dry mouth?

Sipping water frequently, using alcohol-free mouth rinses, sugar-free gum or lozenges to stimulate saliva, and sleeping with a humidifier provide relief. Prescription saliva substitutes and salivary stimulants (pilocarpine, cevimeline) are available for significant or treatment-refractory xerostomia.

Should I change my medication if it's causing dry mouth?

A medication review is worthwhile — often a different agent within the same class can achieve the therapeutic goal with less anticholinergic effect. This decision should always be made with clinical guidance. Switching medications is not always possible, but when it is, it often produces significant improvement.

What side effects are associated with dry mouth treatments?

Sugar-free lozenges and gum are very safe. Pilocarpine and cevimeline (muscarinic agonists) may cause sweating, flushing, urinary frequency, and GI symptoms — contraindicated in certain eye and cardiovascular conditions. Fluoride treatments for cavity prevention are very well tolerated and important for dental protection. Dry Mouth (Xerostomia) visit What to expect from a Dry Mouth (Xerostomia) visit
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