Waking up with an extremely dry mouth can be uncomfortable, and it may also come with a sore throat, cracked lips, or an unpleasant taste. When the body does not make enough saliva, it can result in xerostomia, or dry mouth. Saliva helps clean the mouth, fight bacteria, and wash away leftover food, so too little of it can be a sign that something in your routine needs to change — or that a more serious problem may be involved.
If this sounds familiar, read on to learn what may cause a dry mouth on waking and what you can do about it.
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