For Toronto's youth, navigating the vibrant yet demanding cityscape often comes with hidden health challenges. Among these is a quiet but destructive condition: chronic dry mouth, or xerostomia. Far from a simple inconvenience, a persistent lack of saliva is a major risk factor for rapid dental decay, and for a segment of young Torontonians, it's intricately linked to broader health journeys, including living with HIV or managing certain medications.

The Unseen Cost of Your Grind: How Modern Anxiety is Wrecking Your Teeth

In the heart of New York's relentless pace, your success is often measured by your hustle. But that hustle comes with a hidden cost—one that manifests not just in your mind, but in your mouth. You’ve felt it: the constant low-grade stress, the endless hours indoors under artificial light, the skipped meals replaced by coffee and sugary snacks.

While you might be aware that these habits fuel your anxiety, you may not know they are actively damaging your teeth.

The Parched Generation: Why Cebu's Teens Are Running on Empty

In the dynamic, sun-drenched streets of Cebu City, a silent and uncomfortable epidemic is taking root among its youth: chronic dry mouth, or xerostomia. While often dismissed as a minor annoyance, a persistently dry mouth is a red flag for your oral health and a direct symptom of a lifestyle pushed to the limit. For many teenagers, this isn't just about being thirsty—it's a physical manifestation of stress, societal pressure, and habits formed in the crucible of modern youth culture.