Open-mouth sleeping dries up the salivary glands getting rid of moisture required for good oral health.
When the mouth remains open for extended periods, it can cause the airway to dry out, leading to cracked lips.
This kind of sleeping causes saliva to evaporate which can result in morning bad breath.
Breathing with your mouth could also occur due to an unhealthy gut which can make a person vulnerable to persistent bad breath.
The dryness caused by open-mouth sleeping can affect the tissue lining of the mouth leading to gum disease.
Can lead to gum discolouration and bleeding because bacteria may enter when the mouth is wide open.
Saliva neutralises mouth acids to protect tooth enamel, but when it dries up, it can increase bacteria, potentially causing tooth decay.
Breathing with your mouth lowers oral pH levels, which may contribute to tooth erosion and lead to i tooth sensitivity.
Open-mouth sleeping can result in loud snores due to disrupted airflow, causing vibrations in the windpipe.
The constant vibration not only make your mouth dry but also leaves it scratchy giving one a hoarse voice in the morning.