Question 1

is sleeping with your mouth open a dangerous problem?

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Open mouth: Could be potentially due to nasal passage blockage leading to obstructive sleep apnea.

Question 2

does sleeping with your mouth open cause problems?

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Yes: I recommend the following brief article with recommendations that are practical :how to stop sleeping with your mouth open | ehow
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sleeping with your mouth open can contribute to multiple problems.

Question 3

i sleep with my mouth open and the fan on and can't seem to find a cure for my dry throat. what could be the problem?

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Stuffy nose?: Your throat will dry out if you breathe through your mouth through the night.  You would generally do so if you can't breathe through your mouth. Some  medications can dry your throat.  Harsh toothpaste can dry your throat. Try biotene mouthwash and toothpaste. See an ent.

Question 4

could sleeping with your mouth open cause a sore throat?

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Yes: Sleeping with an open mouth allows your mouth and throat lining to dry out -- possibly getting sore.  However, you also might be mouth breathing from congestion due to an oncoming URI which brings sore throat with it -- or allergies which might do the same.

Question 5

can sleeping with your mouth open cause whiteness in your mouth and on the back of your throat an dryness in your mouth a lot ? thanks.

Accepted Answer

Sure: But everybody sleeps at least part of the night with the mouth open--that's why your body shuts down saliva flow while sleeping. The "whiteness" can be from mediations, bacterial/fungal infection, or dehydration. Before bed: floss and brush your  teeth, use a tongue scraper and rinse with an anti-microbial rinse like listerine. Check with dentist if not gone in two weeks or symptoms develop.

Question 6

how can stop sleeping with my mouth open?

Accepted Answer

Several ways: An oral appliance fabricated by a dentist trained in sleep medicine can prevent mouth opening if orthodontic elastics are used to connect the upper and lower arches. Also, an elastic band is available to be worn over the top of the head and under the chin.
An evaluation of the nasal airway is also important-it must be open.
See a dentist trained in sleep medicine.

Question 7

are there any dangers from sleeping with my mouth open?

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Not really: Sleeping with your mouth open does not present any dangers although you may wake up with a dry mouth and also have drooling.

Question 8

like to go camping but are there any dangers sleeping with my mouth open?

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INSECT SWALLOWING : And disturbing wildlife and other humans with your snoring should be your main concerns.
Have you given a thought as to getting seen by a doctor to see why this is happening?

Question 9

what are the causes of someone to sleep with their mouth open?

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Information: Most of the time it relates to the anatomy of the nose , mouth and throat. Anatomical obstruction of air flow through the nose can cause it as well as chronic allergic rhinitis. Sometimes there is no dirct cause, but simply a habit pattern.

Question 10

is it normal that a baby of one month to sleep with mouth open?

Accepted Answer

Yes quite normal: Do not worry about it. However if the baby is mouth breathing, constantly, you may want to have the baby looked at.

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