Dry mouth, or xerostomia, is the sticky sensation you may feel when you don’t have enough saliva or spit in your mouth. Waking up with a dry mouth can be uncomfortable and may make it hard to swallow.

Medically reviewed by Smita Patel, DO Dry mouth (xerostomia) can occur upon waking in the morning for several reasons, ...

Waking up with a dry mouth may indicate an underlying health condition if it happens regularly. People who often experience dry mouth may find it disrupts their sleep and affects their dental health.

Do you wake up in the middle of the night and need to drink water? Or notice that your mouth constantly feels like it’s filled with cotton balls? You might have dry mouth (a.k.a. xerostomia), an oral ...

Nighttime dry mouth isn’t just uncomfortable—it can be a sign of deeper health issues. From medications to mouth breathing, many factors can trigger it. Understanding the cause is the first step ...

That sandpaper feeling in your mouth when you wake up might be more than just annoying—it could be your body’s early warning system flagging a problem with your respiratory health. While most of us ...

There are a lot of things that can cause dry eyes and mouth — but not many that cause these two symptoms at the same time. If you have concurrent dry eyes and mouth, this may help narrow down a ...

Starting your day with a dry mouth isn't merely an inconvenience – it could point to significant health concerns beyond dehydration. Sleep specialists note that mouth breathing, conditions such as ...

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Dear Doctors: I’ve noticed as I’m getting older – I just turned 63 – that I have more episodes of dry mouth. I’m told this isn’t unusual for older people. Why would that be? Chewing gum helps, but I ...