{"id":183,"date":"2023-07-06T15:37:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-06T15:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.powelldentalsleepsolutions.com\/blog\/?p=183"},"modified":"2023-12-28T15:39:25","modified_gmt":"2023-12-28T15:39:25","slug":"sleep-apnea-and-drooling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.powelldentalsleepsolutions.com\/blog\/2023\/07\/06\/sleep-apnea-and-drooling\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Drooling Be a Sign of Sleep Apnea?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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How often do you wake up with a wet pillow? If you find that you need to wipe your mouth when you get up in the morning, it\u2019s likely because you have been drooling. While it might seem like a harmless condition, the truth is that it could be linked to something more serious \u2013 sleep apnea<\/a>. Find out the link between the two and what you can do to get help for your interrupted sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Do You Drool?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although it\u2019s not considered a dangerous problem by itself, drooling occurs when you have too much saliva production and you cannot keep it in your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s actually quite normal but can be an indicator of other, more serious issues such as obstructive sleep apnea, bruxism, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is There a Connection Between Drooling and Sleep Apnea?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While there is no grand scientific breakthrough that researchers have found, the ultimate connector between drooling and sleep apnea is mouth breathing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), you experience multiple or even hundreds of interruptions throughout the night because of an obstruction in your airway. Many individuals with OSA are considered mouth breathers. As a result, the saliva inside your mouth can escape easily, resulting in a wet pillow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are the Other Symptoms Associated with Sleep Apnea?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When seeking a diagnosis of sleep apnea, other possible symptoms may help in identifying whether this is the cause of your chronic fatigue:<\/p>\n\n\n\n