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When i go to sleep at nights, my mouth gets extremely dry...i nornally sleep on my back. but even if i sleep on my side thus happens. what is this?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

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Mouth breathing: Most likely you predominantly breathe through your mouth instead of your nose. And it causes dry mouth in the mornings

Answered 7/25/2013

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A member asked:

When i go to sleep at nights, my mouth gets extremely dry...i nornally sleep on my back. but even if i sleep on my side thus happens. what is this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marsha Davis answered

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