A member asked:

What can cause me to get dry mouth, and wake up with my tongue stuck to roof of my mouth?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. K Bigelow answered

Mouth breathing: While sleeping the salivary glands shut down causing dry mouth. Breathing through your mouth can cause an even dryer mouth. If you are conjested, then mouth breathing will increase.

Answered 1/3/2019

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Dr. Marguerite Myers answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Medications & more: Many medications can lead to dry mouths. These include diuretics, antihistamines, heart meds, and others. Also mouth breathing & snoring can cause dry mouth syndrome. Dehydration, smoking , and alcohol consumption can also be causative factors . Remedies can include artificial saliva products, rehydration, and sleep apnea appliances. Please consult your local dentist and take care...

Answered 2/2/2017

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