I always have a dry mouth.
BOK-ka — double 'k' sound, short. 'Secca' — SHK-ka, double 'c' is hard 'k'. Stress on first syllable each.
Report this symptom to your dentist — dry mouth significantly increases cavity risk. Also tell your GP as it can indicate systemic conditions or medication side effects.
'Ho la bocca secca' uses 'avere'. 'Sempre' means 'always'. Dry mouth ('xerostomia' in medical Italian) can be caused by medications, certain medical conditions (diabetes, Sjogren's syndrome), or breathing through the mouth. Saliva protects teeth — without it, cavities and gum disease progress faster.
Produco poca saliva.
I produce little saliva.
Medical description — 'produco' from 'produrre' (to produce)
La bocca secca è un effetto del mio farmaco.
The dry mouth is a side effect of my medication.
Many medications cause xerostomia — antidepressants, antihistamines, blood pressure drugs
Ho bisogno di saliva artificiale?
Do I need artificial saliva?
'Saliva artificiale' or 'sostituto salivare' available in Italian pharmacies
Xylitol ('xilitolo') gum is widely available in Italian pharmacies and supermarkets and is actively recommended by Italian dentists for dry mouth patients. Italian pharmacies ('farmacie') stock a wide range of oral hygiene products for special needs: alcohol-free mouthwashes, fluoride varnishes, and saliva substitutes. The pharmacist ('farmacista') can advise without an appointment.