{"id":4890,"date":"2021-05-09T08:36:37","date_gmt":"2021-05-09T12:36:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.opencare.com\/blog\/?p=4890"},"modified":"2021-05-10T08:37:46","modified_gmt":"2021-05-10T12:37:46","slug":"waking-up-with-dry-mouth-causes-treatment-and-home-remedies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.opencare.com\/blog\/waking-up-with-dry-mouth-causes-treatment-and-home-remedies\/","title":{"rendered":"Waking up with dry mouth? Causes, treatment, and home remedies"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you find yourself constantly waking up with a dry mouth? You are suffering from xerostomia.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t worry, that strange word doesn\u2019t represent some obscure condition that has no known cure. It simply is the medical term for dry mouth. And there are several home remedies and medical interventions you can use to help prevent and treat it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is dry mouth?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dry mouth is exactly what it sounds like. Your salivary glands aren\u2019t putting their 100% into their jobs and aren\u2019t producing enough saliva to properly wet your mouth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why is a wet mouth necessary? Well, aside from being kinda gross, saliva plays several important roles in your mouth. Its presence helps kill off harmful bacteria and keep your mouth clean. When you eat, it also begins the digestion process and helps your body break down food.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you spend a lot of time without enough saliva in your mouth, your overall oral health begins to suffer. Without the bacteria-fighting superpower of your saliva it is even more important to keep up on your oral hygiene. Floss and brush twice a day to keep a fresh mouth. Otherwise you may begin to experience problems such as gum disease and tooth decay.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may also experience other uncomfortable symptoms such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dry throat or burning sensation in the throat or mouth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dry nose and nasal passages<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trouble swallowing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hoarseness and difficulty speaking<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why is my mouth so dry when I wake up?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a few reasons why you might experience dry mouth. Some of the causes are avoidable; others are not. However, there are many ways to alleviate dry mouth, which we\u2019ll discuss below.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mouth breathing<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approximately <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/wellness-and-prevention\/why-do-people-snore-answers-for-better-health#:~:text=An%20estimated%2045%20percent%20of,seem%20to%20worsen%20with%20age.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">45% of people snore<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> occasionally. About 25% of people snore regularly and enough to disturb a lucky partner\u2019s or even their own sleep.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepapnea.org\/learn\/sleep-apnea-information-clinicians\/#:~:text=It%20is%20estimated%20that%2022,severe%20obstructive%20sleep%20apnea%20undiagnosed.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22 million Americans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> suffer from sleep apnea, a condition in which people stop breathing for short periods while asleep. Many people don\u2019t wake up enough to realize they have this condition, which can lead to health problems when left untreated.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people who snore or have sleep apnea breathe through their mouths instead of their noses. Mouth breathing can also happen out of habit or simply because your nose is stuffed up.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you typically experience dry mouth in the mornings, this may be the culprit for your discomfort. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.opencare.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find a dentist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who can fit you for an oral appliance that you can wear at night to help prevent you from sleeping with your mouth open.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medications<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dry mouth is a side effect of many types of medication \u2013 both prescription and common over-the-counter medications. Unfortunately, many medications for chronic health conditions have this side effect. A few common examples include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High-blood-pressure medication<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antihistamines<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decongestants<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antidepressants and other medications for mental health issues<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parkinson\u2019s disease medication<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you can see, many of these medications you can\u2019t simply stop taking because you are experiencing dry mouth. Be sure your dentist is aware of any medications you take and talk to your doctor about serious issues with dry mouth. They may be able to prescribe a different medication that won\u2019t lead to so much dryness.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diseases<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dry mouth can also be a symptom of various medical conditions. For people with diabetes, frequent dehydration or high blood sugar levels can lead to dry mouth. Also, some diabetes medications can cause dry mouth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chemotherapy can cause dry mouth either immediately or months or even years later. Localized cancer treatments for head and neck cancers can cause permanent damage to the salivary glands and result in chronic dry mouth.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sj\u00f6gren\u2019s syndrome is a little known autoimmune disorder that primarily affects women who have already experience menopause. The disease affects the connective tissues near your mouth and eyes and dry mouth is a primary symptom.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who suffer from Alzheimer\u2019s disease often have trouble remembering to drink enough water. Dry mouth is a side effect of frequent dehydration.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aging<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aging seems to be the culprit for a lot of issues and dry mouth is no different. Approximately <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ada.org\/en\/member-center\/oral-health-topics\/xerostomia\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30% of people<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> over 65 suffer from xerostomia and that number jumps to 40% of people over 80.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcohol and tobacco use<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s yet another reason to avoid using tobacco and drinking an excessive amount of alcohol. Aside from hangovers, discolored teeth, and bad breath, you can also suffer from dry mouth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcohol is both dehydrating and acidic, both factors that can dry up your mouth. Even alcohol-based mouthwashes can have a negative effect.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tobacco affects your saliva production and is a contributing factor to a number of oral health problems. Case in point, a whopping <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3429961\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">39% of smokers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> experience dry mouth in comparison to only 12% of nonsmokers.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"2964\" class=\"elementor elementor-2964\" data-elementor-settings=\"[]\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f73b7d2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f73b7d2\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3ab6f21\" data-id=\"3ab6f21\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0ccac3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d0ccac3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Due for a checkup?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b87420a cta_text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b87420a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Find a top rated dentist near you that takes your insurance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ae7ac98\" data-id=\"ae7ac98\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5290808 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"5290808\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.opencare.com\/?utm_source=organic&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=conversion&#038;utm_term=all_++++_patient+++++&#038;utm_content=valuablecontent__opencare_blog__octg\" class=\"elementor-button-link elementor-button elementor-size-xs\" role=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book now<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recreational drug use<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using tobacco isn\u2019t the only thing that can affect your salivary flow rate. Methamphetamines cause the famous and thoroughly disgusting \u201cmeth mouth,\u201d which includes dry mouth symptoms. But meth isn\u2019t the only drug to watch out for. Other drugs, such as heroin and ecstasy can cause serious issues as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How can I prevent dry mouth while sleeping?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aside from being uncomfortable, dry mouth can have some serious medical consequences if it is a chronic problem. You may experience a decreased sense of taste and have a hard time getting the right nutrition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also begin to experience dental problems, such as gum disease and cavities. If you don\u2019t address these problems, you can even end up losing teeth! If you experience dry mouth frequently, we definitely recommend booking regular <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.opencare.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-dentist-appointment\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dentist appointments<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to keep that beautiful smile intact.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your doctor or dentist may also prescribe or advise the use of certain products to help alleviate your dry mouth. These include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Special toothpaste<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-drying mouthwash<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Topical gel<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oral medication<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nasal or mouth spray<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fluoride treatments<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t have a healthcare professional on speed dial? Find a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.opencare.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dentist near you<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who can offer you the best medical advice for your dry mouth issues.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Home remedies for dry mouth at night<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are also a few practical home remedies you can do to prevent dry mouth while sleeping.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suck on ice chips<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suck on sugarless candies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t drink alcohol<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use an alcohol-free mouthwash<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid drinking caffeine before bed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drink water with meals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chew thoroughly before swallowing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brush your teeth twice a day<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chew sugar-free gum<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put a cold air humidifier in your bedroom<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is dry mouth a sign of diabetes?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Anyone can be affected by dry mouth. However, waking up with dry mouth is a common symptom of type 1 and type 2 diabetes. The exact reason is unknown, but higher blood sugar levels can cause dry mouth. Also, so medications used to treat type 1 or type 2 diabetes are known to cause dry mouth as a side effect.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How often should I visit the dentist with dry mouth?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unfortunately, people who suffer dry mouth are at higher risk of tooth decay and gum disease. It is really important to visit the dentist at least twice per year to catch and prevent oral diseases before they develop.<\/p>\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"4496\" class=\"elementor elementor-4496\" data-elementor-settings=\"[]\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-684ccf67 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"684ccf67\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-751bda7d\" data-id=\"751bda7d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42828eda elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"42828eda\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Still need answers?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c82571b cta_text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1c82571b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Book with a top-rated dentist in your city to get the treatment you need.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7fe7aafd\" data-id=\"7fe7aafd\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7132a258 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"7132a258\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.opencare.com\/?utm_source=organic&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=lead&#038;utm_term=all_++++_practice+++++&#038;utm_content=valuablecontent__opencare_blog__octg\" class=\"elementor-button-link elementor-button elementor-size-xs\" role=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book now<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living life with a moist mouth<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some cases, you won\u2019t be able to get rid of the root cause of your dry mouth problem. For example, if you have an autoimmune disease or need to take a medication that causes mouth dryness. However, these practical tips that we\u2019ve offered will help you cut down on the problem.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is also extremely important to keep up on your oral hygiene. Brush and floss daily and visit your dentist twice a year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t have a dentist that you love? We can help! As always, our goal is to help you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.opencare.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">level up your oral wellness<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in any way we can!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you find yourself constantly waking up with a dry mouth? You are suffering from xerostomia.\u00a0 Don\u2019t worry, that strange word doesn\u2019t represent some obscure condition that has no known cure. 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