Treatment for Dry Mouth From Breathing Through the Mouth While Sleeping

If you sleep with your mouth open, you might be prone to snoring. You could also experience the discomfort of dry mouth as a result of breathing through your mouth at night.

Dry Mouth

• If your nose is congested, you might need to breathe through your mouth. Some people breathe that way because of habit or preferred sleeping position. Dry mouth can occur if you sleep with your mouth open. Symptoms include thick, sticky saliva, mouth discomfort and in extreme cases, oral health issues, according to "Snoring and Sleep Apnea."

Home Remedies

• Changing your sleeping position so your head does not fall back and your mouth does not open can help you keep your mouth closed. A glass of water by the bed will allow you to rehydrate your mouth in the middle of the night and in the morning, which reduces the discomfort of dry mouth.

Other Treatments

• If changing your sleeping position does not help, a chinstrap can hold your mouth closed while you are asleep, no matter what position you are in. For nasal congestion, your doctor can recommend a decongestant or breathing aids like nasal strips that will make it easier for you to breathe through your nose.