Oral Dryness

Minimal Oral Dryness

Expressions activating this band show little to no clear oral dryness content and are often dominated by unrelated bodily symptoms or general health content. When oral content appears, it is fragmentary or incidental rather than a sustained experience of mouth dryness.

Mild Oral Dryness

Expressions activating this band reflect early or indirect oral dryness-related discomfort, such as unpleasant mouth sensations, irritation, or mild functional disturbance involving the mouth or jaw. The dryness signal is present but mixed with broader symptom content.

Moderate Oral Dryness

Expressions activating this band describe clear dry mouth or related dryness in nearby tissues, often alongside irritation of the mouth or throat and noticeable interference with eating, chewing, or swallowing. The experience is specific enough to identify persistent oral moisture problems.

High Oral Dryness

Expressions activating this band describe pronounced oral dryness with visible tissue effects such as chapped, sore, or bleeding lips, tongue, or gums, often accompanied by thirst or drooling and substantial difficulty chewing or swallowing. The dryness is experienced as an active oral health burden.

Severe Oral Dryness

Expressions activating this band center on intense mouth dryness and markedly dry oral tissues, including lips, teeth, and sores, with a strong need for moisture or water. The experience is pervasive and concentrated on extreme oral dryness itself.

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