consistently wake up with extreme mouth dryness and also experience daytime fatigue, morning headaches, or are told you snore loudly, a sleep apnea evaluation is strongly recommended.
Dehydration: Saliva production decreases as part of the body’s water conservation during sleep. If you go to bed even mildly dehydrated – which is common after exercise, alcohol consumption, or simply not drinking enough water through the day – nocturnal dryness of mouth is significantly more likely. A glass of water before bed and one kept on the nightstand can help.
Reduced Saliva Flow During
Waking up with dry mouth? Here’s what your body might be telling you
