Dry mouth is a oral condition which occurs due to insufficient production of saliva in your mouth. Because of dry mouth you may suffer from bad breath, cavity, mouth sores and also throat infections. It is also known as Xerostomia. Persistent dry mouth during day or at night is a early symptom of mouth or gum disease.
If you are suffering from dry mouth most often at night or working during day, book an appointment with your dentist, Dr. Swastik.
Doctor – Swastik Satpathy, BDS
Dentist – Specializes in Dry mouth Treatment, Xerostomia
Periodontist (Gum Doctor), 10 yrs exp.
Innovative Smile Dental Clinic, Khandagiri, Bhubaneswar
Other Locations – Phulnakhara, Tangi, Khurda
What is dry mouth, and what does it mean?
Dry mouth happens when the glands that produce saliva aren’t working well. It’s also called xerostomia or hyposalivation. It’s not considered an official diagnosable condition, but it’s sometimes a symptom of another condition.
Why Do I Get Dry Mouth at Night?
Dry mouth (xerostomia) might seem like an annoying thing that happens at night from time to time. But if it occurs regularly, it needs to be treated. Left untreated, it can affect a variety of things, including eating, speaking, and your general oral health.
Saliva is necessary for tooth and gum health, and enzymes in saliva help aid in digestion. If your mouth is dry throughout the night, your oral health might be affected without you even knowing it.
Symptoms of persistent dry mouth at night can include:
thick or stringy saliva
bad breath
changes in your sense of taste
issues while wearing dentures
difficulty chewing or swallowing
sore throat
grooved tongue
What Causes Dry Throat, and How Is It Treated?
A dry, scratchy throat is a common symptom — especially during the cold winter months when the air is dry and upper respiratory infections are spreading. Usually, a dry throat is a sign of something minor, like dryness in the air or a head cold.
Salty Taste in Mouth
Do you have a salty taste in your mouth when you wake up for the day? Or even when you haven’t eaten anything salty? You may be wondering what’s going on. This strange sensation is actually quite common.
Sign of Dry Mouth
A sticky, dry feeling in the mouth along with frequent thirst. Sores in the mouth or split skin at the corners of the mouth along with cracked lips. A dry feeling in the throat. A burning or tingling sensation in the mouth especially on the tongue.
Symptoms of Dry Mouth
Frequently waking up in the middle of night due to thirst.
Dry feeling in the throat
Bad Breath condition
Waking up in the morning with a dry mouth.
Dry cracked lips, sores in the mouth
Burning or cracked tongue.
Treatment of Dry Mouth
Use humidifier to improve room air moisture levels.
Try nasal strips to make it easier to breathe from your nose.
Avoid caffeine and alcohol because both act to dry out the mouth.
Quit tobacco
Focus on oral hygiene.
Drink plenty of water so as to stay hydrated.
If you think your dry mouth is caused by certain medication you’re taking, talk to your doctor. Because it can be checked if the dose is adjusted or drug is changed.
