A dry mouth can seem like a minor annoyance at first. You may notice a sticky feeling when you wake up, need to sip water more often or find that some foods are harder to swallow. However, reduced saliva flow can affect more than comfort. Saliva helps wash away food particles, neutralise acids and support the natural remineralisation of tooth enamel. When there is less saliva available, teeth may have less natural protection against the processes that contribute to tooth deca