Do you wake up feeling like your mouth is completely dry? Morning dry mouth, also known as xerostomia, is common and can have many possible causes. Sometimes it is simply related to dehydration or sleeping with your mouth open, but persistent dryness can also be associated with medications, nasal congestion, snoring, sleep apnea, or certain health conditions.
Understanding the possible causes can help you recognize when simple lifestyle changes may be enough and when it may be worth speaking with a dentist or healthcare professional.
Dry mouth occurs when there is not enough saliva in the mouth. Common symptoms include:
But why is dry mouth often much worse when you wake up? The answer may have more to do with what happens while you sleep than with what happens during the day.
There’s more to discover. Continue to the next page for the rest of this article.
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