I'm a 26 year old female who's been experiencing dry mouth with no relief after drinking water.my mom has diabetes but nobody else.could i have it too?

Dry Mouth: A dry mouth (xerostomia) can be caused by so many different factors, including mouth breathing, low humidity, and medications. Without knowing anything about your medical history or environment, it would be best for you to see your physician for an examination and testing. Dry mouth can lead to rampant tooth decay.

See MD first: First make an appointment with your primary care physician to rule out any medical issues. Check with the dentist to see if a fluoride supplement is advised to prevent caries due to dry mouth. In addition, to help the flow of saliva, chewing sugarless gum may help.

See your PCP: There are many causes of dry mouth (xerostomia) including: mouth breathing, OSA, certain medications, lifestyle (smoking) and systemic illnesses (diabetes). Some causes are easily correctable, others are more difficult to treat. Taking good history may be helpful to find the cause and can be of significant value when treating dry mouth symptoms