I had more than half of my tongue removed in July 99 and really had to change my life around quite a bit....and a non smoker too. I have been given a clean bill of health since with the oral cancer. I deal with dry mouth constantly and there are some good products out there..SALIVA SUBSTITUTE, SALIVART AND STOPPERS DRY MOUTH all available without RX. It relieves the discomfort and if used at bedtime, it does keep my mouth moist and I do sleep better...and helps with the throat feeling "lumpy" or "tight".