Mouth Breathers

[mischiefmama]

I never found a solution for this with my last pregnancy, so maybe one of you have some insight.  I'm a serious mouth breather, especially at night.  When pregnant I wake up to a completely dried out mouth, to the point that it's painful and I have to "revive" my tongue.  Hell even my tonsils feel swollen and dry.  Anyone have a solution? 

[tla0623]

Have you tried a humidifier???

[wineandcake]

I've always been a mouth breather and try to keep the humidifier going through the night. I always have a drink on my bedside table for first thing in the morning and whenever I wake in the middle of the night.

[tla0623]

I'm sooo lazy in the middle of the night. I'll lay there with super sticky dry mouth and my water bottle is inches away and I won't get a drink.

How in God's name am I going to feed and change a baby!!!!

[kristhegirl]

Humidifier, nasal irrigation (not at night. Do this during the day), Breathe Right strips.

[3timemom]

I've got nothing, I usually get a HUGE cup of ice water right before bed and I drink it when I get up during the night and if I happen to sleep all night I pretty much down the whole thing in the morning. I may have to try the humidifier though, maybe that would help.

[smagglebit]

Another vote for the humidifier and keeping water by you at night. I've also always been a nighttime mouth breather, and those are the only things that help with the mouth desert in the morning.

ETA: having a hard time with words today

[mischiefmama]

Already do the humidifier and water. If I happen to wake up at night I make sure to drink and swish around in my mouth.

[tla0623]

mischiefmama How much water are you drinking during the day?

[ahsile]

Breathe right strips help me sometimes. I have a humidifier and water bottle close by also. And Chapstick.

[mischiefmama]

tla0623 at least 80 oz a day.

[tla0623]

Jan 28, 2015 15:42:21 GMT -5 mischiefmama said:

tla0623 at least 80 oz a day.

Well, then you certainly shouldn't be dehydrated!  

Do you eat a lot of things with sodium?  (I'm grasping, lol!)

[Deleted]

I just deal with it. I usually only get it when I'm sick but lately I've been mouth breathing in my sleep and I just roll over occasionally to get a sip of water and then pass out again. It's icky.

[mls5871]

I'm so congested that I only breathe through my mouth at night. I'm trying breathe right strips which helps mildly, and I always keep a big glass of water to drink and swish around when I wake up to pee or blow my nose. Sorry not much help, but I sympathize. This is the worst thing about pregnancy for me so far. People look at me weird if I mention I didn't have morning sickness, but I have constant congestion. Guess they want a "standard answer" to the "how are you feeling" question.

I'll have to try a humidifier as well. Maybe that it why I always sleep better after DH gets up and takes a shower in the mornings (bathroom is attached to master, so it gets humid!)

[kristhegirl]

Can you breathe through your nose? I do this thing where I make a gentle suction in my mouth when I go to sleep, so my mouth doesn't fall open. I started this because I sleep on my side and hate the drool spot, but it works for mouth breathing too as long as you can breathe normally through your nose.

It shouldn't feel uncomfortable, but it might take some getting used to. I basically suck the spit out of my mouth, swallow, and don't open my mouth or move my tongue so it creates a bit of suction.

(I kind of wish I could see everyone trying this now.)

My husband thought I was crazy when I suggested this for him, but I think he's crazy to snore so we're even.

[mischiefmama]

kristhegirl I can breathe through my nose, but not to satisfaction, never have been able to. Although I do have allergies that flare up often, so a decent amount of time I cannot breathe through my nose. You don't sound like a crazy person at all with your trick! But if I try to solely breathe out of my nose for even a couple breaths I feel like I'm not getting enough oxygen, can't even do the in the nose out the mouth thing when exercising. (I might have something wrong with me, but at this point in my life I'm just living with it)

[mischiefmama]

tla0623 I do! But until my Dr. tells me to stop you'll have to pry that away from my cold, dead hands!

[poggipuss]

This is the worst thing in my life right now. I have a humidifier and drink tons of water throughout the night. It's definitely bc I'm in a near constant state of congestion. I'm sure my dentist will be happy about it though because the upside is I haven't been clenching/grinding my teeth while I sleep.

[tla0623]

Jan 29, 2015 8:42:37 GMT -5 mischiefmama said:

tla0623 I do! But until my Dr. tells me to stop you'll have to pry that away from my cold, dead hands!

Girlllllllllllll; I'm right there with you!!! *BUT*, that could contribute to your dry mouth (IJS), lol!

[mischiefmama]

Jan 29, 2015 9:52:23 GMT -5 tla0623 said:

Jan 29, 2015 8:42:37 GMT -5 mischiefmama said:

tla0623 I do! But until my Dr. tells me to stop you'll have to pry that away from my cold, dead hands!

Girlllllllllllll; I'm right there with you!!! *BUT*, that could contribute to your dry mouth (IJS), lol!

But, But, But!!!     Seriously, can't they come up with a spray or something?  Spray before going to sleep, wake up without that cotton mouth feeling!

[tla0623]

Jan 29, 2015 10:19:45 GMT -5 mischiefmama said:

Jan 29, 2015 9:52:23 GMT -5 tla0623 said:

Girlllllllllllll; I'm right there with you!!! *BUT*, that could contribute to your dry mouth (IJS), lol!

But, But, But!!!     Seriously, can't they come up with a spray or something?  Spray before going to sleep, wake up without that cotton mouth feeling!

Maybe swish some vegetable oil around in your mouth before hittin' the hay, lololol!

[mischiefmama]

Jan 29, 2015 10:26:45 GMT -5 tla0623 said:

Jan 29, 2015 10:19:45 GMT -5 mischiefmama said:

But, But, But!!!     Seriously, can't they come up with a spray or something?  Spray before going to sleep, wake up without that cotton mouth feeling!

Maybe swish some vegetable oil around in your mouth before hittin' the hay, lololol!

I think I just threw up in my mouth a little bit!

Oh!  Coconut oil!

[tla0623]

Jan 29, 2015 10:41:05 GMT -5 mischiefmama said:

Jan 29, 2015 10:26:45 GMT -5 tla0623 said:

Maybe swish some vegetable oil around in your mouth before hittin' the hay, lololol!

I think I just threw up in my mouth a little bit!

Oh!  Coconut oil!

Ha!!! Vom.

On a serious note, though, my dad had throat cancer and the radiation zapped the glands that produced saliva so he's had a hell of a time.  They actually do have sprays, toothpastes, and mouth washes they are supposed to help.  I bet you could look them up on Amazon and try 'em out!  If you do, let us know!!  I think I'm just going to suffer and complain to my husband constantly, lol!

[mischiefmama]

Jan 29, 2015 10:48:55 GMT -5 tla0623 said:

Jan 29, 2015 10:41:05 GMT -5 mischiefmama said:

I think I just threw up in my mouth a little bit!

Oh!  Coconut oil!

Ha!!! Vom.

On a serious note, though, my dad had throat cancer and the radiation zapped the glands that produced saliva so he's had a hell of a time.  They actually do have sprays, toothpastes, and mouth washes they are supposed to help.  I bet you could look them up on Amazon and try 'em out!  If you do, let us know!!  I think I'm just going to suffer and complain to my husband constantly, lol!

That's what I did last time!  But then my Dentist claims I had must have had serious heartburn and I was all "that's news to me" and she was all "your molars are a mess" and I was all "I have dry mouth like a bitch" and she was all "that could have done it, it'll be a meeelion dollhairs to fix, do you want monthly installments?"

[tla0623]

Jan 29, 2015 11:07:49 GMT -5 mischiefmama said:

Jan 29, 2015 10:48:55 GMT -5 tla0623 said:

Ha!!! Vom.

On a serious note, though, my dad had throat cancer and the radiation zapped the glands that produced saliva so he's had a hell of a time.  They actually do have sprays, toothpastes, and mouth washes they are supposed to help.  I bet you could look them up on Amazon and try 'em out!  If you do, let us know!!  I think I'm just going to suffer and complain to my husband constantly, lol!

That's what I did last time!  But then my Dentist claims I had must have had serious heartburn and I was all "that's news to me" and she was all "your molars are a mess" and I was all "I have dry mouth like a bitch" and she was all "that could have done it, it'll be a meeelion dollhairs to fix, do you want monthly installments?"

Dentists are assholes!!!!  Well, with that scary account, I better get my butt onto Amazon and look for that fancy mouth spray I touted!

[mischiefmama]

Jan 29, 2015 11:10:01 GMT -5 tla0623 said:

Jan 29, 2015 11:07:49 GMT -5 mischiefmama said:

That's what I did last time!  But then my Dentist claims I had must have had serious heartburn and I was all "that's news to me" and she was all "your molars are a mess" and I was all "I have dry mouth like a bitch" and she was all "that could have done it, it'll be a meeelion dollhairs to fix, do you want monthly installments?"

Dentists are assholes!!!!  Well, with that scary account, I better get my butt onto Amazon and look for that fancy mouth spray I touted!

It was our first time visiting that one, and we haven't been back.  It's been over a year later and I haven't been to any dentist and they haven't broken off yet!   Though I'm pretty sure they do have cavities that need filling, but it's the worst and I don't wanna do it.  YOU CAN'T MAKE ME DO IT.

[tla0623]

Jan 29, 2015 11:13:59 GMT -5 mischiefmama said:

Jan 29, 2015 11:10:01 GMT -5 tla0623 said:

Dentists are assholes!!!!  Well, with that scary account, I better get my butt onto Amazon and look for that fancy mouth spray I touted!

It was our first time visiting that one, and we haven't been back.  It's been over a year later and I haven't been to any dentist and they haven't broken off yet!   Though I'm pretty sure they do have cavities that need filling, but it's the worst and I don't wanna do it.  YOU CAN'T MAKE ME DO IT.

I'd call that a win!

[cookiesandwine]

Biotene - they have toothpastes, mouthwashes, and even a product that you can rub on your gums before bed. I have super dry mouth too and it's even worse now. My dentist highly recommended it but I couldn't get myself to spend the $6 for something I'd probably forget to use ::ashamed face::

[ahsile]

Jan 29, 2015 8:41:54 GMT -5 mischiefmama said:

kristhegirl I can breathe through my nose, but not to satisfaction, never have been able to. Although I do have allergies that flare up often, so a decent amount of time I cannot breathe through my nose. You don't sound like a crazy person at all with your trick! But if I try to solely breathe out of my nose for even a couple breaths I feel like I'm not getting enough oxygen, can't even do the in the nose out the mouth thing when exercising. (I might have something wrong with me, but at this point in my life I'm just living with it)

It's probably where we live. I have always had the same problem, since I was a kid. Doctors thought it was due to my adenoids and removed those when I was little but that didn't solve the problem.

[ahsile]

Jan 29, 2015 11:07:49 GMT -5 mischiefmama said:

Jan 29, 2015 10:48:55 GMT -5 tla0623 said:

Ha!!! Vom.

On a serious note, though, my dad had throat cancer and the radiation zapped the glands that produced saliva so he's had a hell of a time.  They actually do have sprays, toothpastes, and mouth washes they are supposed to help.  I bet you could look them up on Amazon and try 'em out!  If you do, let us know!!  I think I'm just going to suffer and complain to my husband constantly, lol!

That's what I did last time!  But then my Dentist claims I had must have had serious heartburn and I was all "that's news to me" and she was all "your molars are a mess" and I was all "I have dry mouth like a bitch" and she was all "that could have done it, it'll be a meeelion dollhairs to fix, do you want monthly installments?"

I have to ask who your dentist is since I know most of them. Could be one of the crazies...