Why You Drool When You Sleep and How to Stop It

Why you drool when you sleep? Oh, we’ve all drooled on our pillow at one point or another. But did you know that when this phenomenon occurs regularly and excessively, it can be a sign of a developing disease or some malfunction taking place in the body? We at Bright Side decided to find out what the reasons are behind drooling and how we can decrease it or stop it from happening.

Excess drooling (a.k.a. hypersalivation) can be the result of nasal congestion or even a sign of a neurological disorder. Those who’ve already had health issues, like stroke sufferers or people with multiple sclerosis, for instance, tend to drool more often and more excessively. But if your drooling isn’t medical-related, here are some ways you can stop it!

TIMESTAMPS:
Change your sleeping position 2:12
Use an oral device to stop drooling 3:06
Check for sleep apnea 3:50
Make sure your medicine isn’t causing the problem 4:40
Keep your head up! 5:22
Check if the issue is neurological 6:12
Clear your sinuses 6:51

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SUMMARY:
- If you sleep on your side or on your belly, you have a much higher chance of drooling throughout the night. As obvious as it might sound, sleeping on your back will keep all that saliva in your mouth so that it doesn’t drool out.
- Special anti-drooling devices do exist, and they’re actually really effective! Consulting a dentist can help you get the right device for your mouth that will help reduce your drooling.
- Sleep apnea is a very serious disorder when a person’s breathing doesn’t go as smoothly as it should during sleep. Their breath can become shallow, and they might even stop breathing multiple times throughout the night! This condition leads to interrupted and poor-quality sleep, feeling tired in the morning, and drowsiness throughout the day.
- When drooling is caused by a certain medicine, the problem isn’t that your mouth just isn’t swallowing at night, but that your body is producing too much saliva. If you’re taking any medicine, make sure that a side effect isn’t the production of excess saliva.
- Elevating your head and sleeping on a higher pillow can reduce drooling. Simply fluff up your pillow before you go to bed, and make sure you feel comfortable lying on it. If you can’t remember the last time you changed your pillow, then this is a good opportunity to save your neck from a pillow with no support left.
- If the issue is neurological and the neurological cause has been treated, your doctor can prescribe you a special oral medicine or a medicated patch to treat your saliva problem.
- One of the main causes of drooling is a blocked nose. When your nose won’t allow any air in, you breathe through your mouth and drooling ensues. Cleaning and unblocking your nasal sinuses could be a simple and effective way out of sleeping on a wet pillow every night.

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[BRIGHTSIDEOFFICIAL]

2:12 I wish I was in his shoes right now... 😴

[peace]

Whenever I drooled means I had a best sleep

[iampotato]

Who flips the pillow around when they drool?

[lightlionyt]

How many people are watching this because it happens to them

[chimmymochi]

I'm watching this so that i won't embarrass myself for my future partner... If ever I'll get one

[BRIGHTSIDEOFFICIAL]

TIMESTAMPS:
Change your sleeping position 2:12
Use an oral device to stop drooling 3:06
Check for sleep apnea 3:50
Make sure your medicine isn’t causing the problem 4:40
Keep your head up! 5:22
Check if the issue is neurological 6:12
Clear your sinuses 6:51

[Heytheredelisandwich]

Okay if I’m in a relationship I don’t want to be drooling in my sleep 😭

[thekallias]

“How to fall asleep”
Step 1: Hop in bed.
Step 2: Grab your phone
Step 3: Watch “How to fall asleep” videos on YouTube till 3 am

[estellahayles]

I love sleeping on my side it comfortable for me

[jtcee]

my husband really drool, but it's ok, i still love him that much. 🤗

[toepics]

when i try to sleep on my back i feel like I'm getting possessed

[OfficialKiliPaul]

Love from Africa, love your channel, keep the good work:)

[Dakeyuh]

I remember one time I was in class sleeping on the desk. When the bell rang I woke up and the whole desk top was covered with drool😭 luckily no one seen it 😂 I put a book on top of the drool and went on to my next class

[bequietkitty]

I've recently woke up with extra drool.
BUT I'm also sick and dealing with severe nasal congestion + sinus infection.
I'm so done with being sick. Can't wait to get better!♥️

[samcolbyedits]

Luckily, I am reading this before bed... I drool every single night.

[tawsif]

Raise your hand if you drool like me everyday when sleeping

[jennaimvuacc]

Video: *sleep on your back*
Me: SLEEP PARALYSIS HAVE BEEN ACTIVATED

[elishamiranda]

when i drool that means that im having a good time sleeping. it rarely happens

[vintage-rosé]

My 5 yr old loves & appreciates this video. He wants to thank whoever took the effort of making it because he found #7 most helpful ~ his mom.

[DDSProd.]

I'm not gonna sleep on my back for the rest of my life cuz of this kid:

*S L E E P P A R A L Y S I S*