Dry Mouth & Sjögren's Syndrome
Sjögren's syndrome is an autoimmune disorder. It can affect the salivary glands in the mouth, resulting in dry mouth. Sjögren's syndrome is estimated to affect nearly 4 million people in the U.S.
Dry mouth associated with Sjögren's syndrome occurs when there is not enough saliva to help keep the mouth moist. It is believed that patients with Sjögren's syndrome produce a third less saliva than that of an average person.
- About Sjögren's Syndrome Learn all about Sjögren's syndrome, including symptoms.
- Diagnosis Find out how a healthcare professional determines a Sjögren's syndrome diagnosis.
- Living With Dry Mouth Get helpful tips for problems caused by dry mouth associated with Sjögren's syndrome.
