Waking Up With a Dry Mouth Every Night

or exercise. Don’t rely solely on bedtime hydration. 2. Mouth Breathing While You Sleep Do you often wake up with a dry mouth but a stuffy nose?

Mouth breathing is one of the biggest contributors to overnight dryness.

When air constantly moves across the tissues inside your mouth, moisture evaporates quickly.

Common causes include:

Nasal congestion Seasonal allergies Deviated septum Sleeping position Many people don’t even realize they’re sleeping with their mouth open until someone tells them—or they notice the symptoms.

Certain Medications Can Cause Dry Mouth A wide range of medications list dry mouth as a potential side effect.