why am i always waking up with really dry mouth? i drink so much water!

Question

Recently I've been having the back of my mouth so dry. I do leave the fan on at night, can that be the cause or am I not drinking enough water?

Answer 1

See your dentist: You may be mouth breathing at night. See your dentist for other signs of this and they may recommend an evaluation by an ENT to see why you may not be breathing as well through your nose.

Answer 2

Dehydration: I like the dental response you have also gotten to this question. In medicine the first and most common problem we would check for would be diabetes. If you have not been to see your family physician you may need a visit with blood testing to rule out diabetes.

Answer 3

Need more info: You should talk to your doctor. It may simply be the hormone changes of pregnancy but you want to make sure it is not diabetes.

Answer 4

Any meds? : Many medications, including some over-the-counter drugs, produce dry mouth as a side effect. Meds to treat depression and anxiety, antihistamines, decongestants, high blood pressure medications, , muscle relaxants, and parkinson's disease medications are among the major ones. Are you taking any of these meds? Consult with your dentist to rule out other causes.

Answer 5

See dds: Your not getting to the source of the problem, maybe you have sjogrens disease, ( dry mouth).

Answer 6

Different situations: Dry mouth can be observed in patients taking certain medications, and also patients that have received radiation therapy on head and neck among other situations or affections in the salivary glands.. The best way to determine if there is a real reduction in the production of saliva is to do a proper measurement.

Answer 7

Diabetes ?: Are you diabetic? Or do you take a lot of medication? Some medical conditions such as diabetes or some diseases such as sjögren's syndrom, or medications can cause a dry mouth. You should check your blood sugar, limit you sugar intake and see your doctor to get a physical.

Answer 8

Xerostomia: Chronic dry mouth is called xerostomia. It can have many causes including pathology in the oral cavity or prescription drugs. See your dentist to determine the cause of your xerostomia. Chronic dry mouth can lead to tooth decay, so impeccable oral hygiene is very important for you. Cut down on sweets and do not suck on hard candy to make your mouth moist. Sugar free gum is ok.

Answer 9

Check with MD first: This is an important question because you are much more likely to get decay with a dry mouth. See your md to see if this is a symptom of an illness or if it is caused by drugs you are taking. If nothing can be done for it then see your dentist for ideas to keep your mouth moist and decay prevention.

Answer 10

Xerostomia: Dry mouth is usually from medications smoking or some diseases etc. If you have this, it will affect your teeth gums and needs professional help. See your dentist chuck.

Answer 11

Many Options: The first step is to have the cause diagnosed. There are multiple over the counter (otc) and prescription treatments you can try. Keep sugarless gum or candy in your mouth. Use bio teen mouth rinse morning and night. Use a humidifier when heat is on or when weather is cold. There are oral moisturizers available otc. My favorite is oasis spray. If these don't work see your doctor for rx.

Answer 12

Polydipsia: Check the blood sugar level. The two symptoms of diabetes: polyuria - the need to urinate frequently polydipsia - increased thirst ; fluid intake. To rule out diabetes, see your primary care physician for physical and urine and blood tests. Hope it helps.

Answer 13

Drugs? Diabetic?: Knowing your age, and you're taking in lots of fluids, it is unusual you feel such excessive thirst. Are you on any medications? There are many medications (street drug as well) that cause dry mouth. Other conditions to be ruled out are diabetes, kidney and/or other organ failure, high salt intake. Consult your doctor. Caution: acidic, and sugary soft drinks and lemonade can lead to tooth decay.

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