Dry Mouth (Xerostomia)
Known symptoms
- Sticky or dry sensation in the mouth.
- Difficulty chewing, swallowing, or speaking.
- Cracked lips or sore throat.
- Bad breath.
Known causes
- Salivary gland disorders.
- Medications or aging.
- Stress and anxiety.
- Medical conditions such as diabetes or Sjögren’s syndrome.
- Dehydration.
Known causes
- Salivary gland disorders.
- Medications or aging.
- Stress and anxiety.
- Medical conditions such as diabetes or Sjögren’s syndrome.
- Dehydration
Care
- Maintain adequate hydration throughout the day.
- Use saliva substitutes or moisturizing mouth rinses.
- Regular dental check-ups to monitor oral health.
- Address underlying medical causes, if applicable.
- Sticky or dry sensation in the mouth.
- Difficulty chewing, swallowing, or speaking.
- Cracked lips or sore throat.
- Bad breath.
Featured Specialities
Our Speciality Services
Dental
Our Department of Dental, Clinical, Oral, and Maxillofacial Surgery delivers specialist care for complex dental, facial and oral conditions through a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, restorative dentists, orthodontists and allied specialists. We offer TMJ and facial pain clinics, advanced implant and zygomatic solutions, complex trauma and reconstructive surgery, orthodontics (including clear aligners), endodontics and pediatric/special-needs dentistry that is often supported by a dedicated dental operating theatre. Diagnosis and planning use digital tools (CBCT, intraoral scanning, CAD-CAM, and AI-assisted workflows), while integrated perioperative care, laser therapy, and rehabilitation ensure safe, coordinated outcomes.
Our Doctors
Expert care, now within reach
Dr. Lisha Mathew
Specialist Endodontist
- English
- Malayalam
- Janabiya
- Medical Centre
- Salmaniya
- Hospital
Dr. Anup Varghese
Specialist Orthodontics
- English
- Hindi
- Salmaniya
- Hospital
- Janabiya
- Medical Centre
Dr. Deepti Dua
Specialist Dentist
- English
- Hindi
- Janabiya
- Medical Centre
- Salmaniya
- Hospital
Dr. Fatema Bin Shams
General and Cosmetic Dentist
- Arabic
- English
- Janabiya
- Medical Centre
- Salmaniya
- Hospital
Dr. Maryam Shakeeb
General and Cosmetic Dentist
- Arabic
- English
- Janabiya
- Medical Centre
- Salmaniya
- Hospital
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Royal Bahrain Hospital, Salmaniya
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93
Doctors
77
Beds
15
Services
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RBH Medical Center, Janabiya
RBH Medical Center, Janabiya
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10
Services
2021
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