{"id":31506,"date":"2024-01-26T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-26T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog-staging.saatva-node-stage.tsc-starts-coding.com\/?p=31506"},"modified":"2025-01-13T15:37:22","modified_gmt":"2025-01-13T15:37:22","slug":"dry-mouth-while-sleeping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saatva-node-stage.tsc-starts-coding.com\/blog\/dry-mouth-while-sleeping\/","title":{"rendered":"What Causes Dry Mouth While Sleeping\u2014and How to Prevent It"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Waking up with a dry mouth every once in a while is relatively common. \u201cOccasional dry mouth during sleep is fairly normal and benign as our saliva production naturally decreases during sleep,\u201d says Chester Wu<\/a>, MD, who is double board-certified in psychiatry and sleep medicine and acts as the medical reviewer for Rise Science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But even though dry mouth while sleeping is common doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s comfortable\u2014and, in certain situations, it could be indicative of a larger health problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, what causes an extremely dry mouth while sleeping? What are the symptoms and potential complications? And how can you prevent waking up with a dry mouth?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s take a look at everything you need to know about what causes extreme dry mouth while sleeping (and, just as important, how to prevent dry mouth while sleeping).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What causes dry mouth while sleeping? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s start with what causes extreme dry mouth while sleeping. It turns out dry mouth while sleeping can be the result of a variety of factors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt can be difficult to pinpoint the cause of worsening or chronic dry mouth as there are many potential causes,\u201d says Wu. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Wu, some causes of dry mouth while sleeping include mouth breathing, dehydration, sleep apnea<\/a>, and certain medications, such as certain antihistamines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Certain medical conditions may also be to blame. Wu lists Sj\u00f6gren’s syndrome as an example of a medical condition that can cause dry mouth while sleeping. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s \u201can autoimmune disorder<\/a> in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its own moisture-producing glands, leading to dryness in the eyes, mouth, and other areas,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alcohol<\/a> (which can be dehydrating) and tobacco use (which dries out the mouth) can also lead to dry mouth while sleeping. Dry mouth can also be caused by the products you use before bed\u2014including mouthwash. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsing alcohol-based mouthwash is another contributor to dry mouth during sleep,\u201d says dentist Jordan Weber<\/a>, DDS, who runs Burlington Dental Center in Kansas. \u201cWhile the alcohol gives you the fresh feeling immediately after using the mouthwash, it also contributes to dehydration of the gums, tongue, cheeks, and oral tissues.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Symptoms of dry mouth while sleeping <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Clearly, dry mouth while sleeping can have several causes. But what does it feel like? Or, in other words, what are the symptoms of dry mouth while sleeping?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSymptoms of a dry mouth include a sticky or parched feeling in the mouth, frequent thirst, sores in the mouth, cracked lips, and a dry throat,\u201d says Wu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other symptoms of dry mouth while sleeping include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n