{"id":346,"date":"2018-11-25T17:48:24","date_gmt":"2018-11-25T17:48:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premierdentalcareva.com\/blog\/?p=346"},"modified":"2018-12-13T17:50:41","modified_gmt":"2018-12-13T17:50:41","slug":"3-simple-tips-stop-drooling-dentist-reston","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premierdentalcareva.com\/blog\/3-simple-tips-stop-drooling-dentist-reston\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Simple Tips to Stop Drooling from a Dentist in Reston"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-347\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premierdentalcareva.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/AdobeStock_204374393__1544723413_74569-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"man drooling while asleep\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.premierdentalcareva.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/AdobeStock_204374393__1544723413_74569-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.premierdentalcareva.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/AdobeStock_204374393__1544723413_74569-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.premierdentalcareva.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/AdobeStock_204374393__1544723413_74569.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Needless to say, a lot of things change as we age. For instance, whenever you see a baby or small child drooling while they sleep, it\u2019s absolutely adorable. However, when you do it as an adult, it\u2019s often just annoying and maybe a little bit embarrassing. Many, <em>many <\/em>people deal with this problem, but fortunately, there are a few simple things you can do to make sure you don\u2019t drool every night. With these handy tips from a dentist in Reston, you can have one less thing to worry about while you try to fall asleep.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>1. Try sleeping on your back<\/h2>\n<p>Are you a side sleeper? If so, then this could be a big reason why you\u2019re drooling so much. In this position, gravity naturally allows the saliva in your mouth to seep out and onto your pillow. A quick fix is to just try sleeping on your back, in which you\u2019ll simply swallow any excess saliva. It might take a few nights of adjustment if you\u2019re used to sleeping on your side, and if you need a little help, you can actually purchase special pillows online that are designed to make you stay on your back.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Treat any allergies or sinus issues<\/h2>\n<p>When your nose is congested or blocked, you\u2019ll naturally breathe through your mouth as you sleep, which can quickly lead to drooling. If you\u2019re dealing with any allergies or sinus problems, take the appropriate medication, wear a nose strip to bed, or talk to your doctor about how to get them resolved. If you\u2019re dealing with a deviated septum, you might have to undergo surgery to correct it.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Talk to your dentist<\/h2>\n<p>Your dentist might not be the first person you think of when it comes to drooling, but if you\u2019re unable to fully close your mouth or lips because of your teeth, then it\u2019s definitely something they can help you with! They may recommend a treatment that changes the alignment of your teeth so you\u2019re able to close your mouth while you sleep, or they might just have you wear a specially-made oral appliance to bed that helps you swallow excess saliva more easily.<\/p>\n<p>Most of the time, drooling is really nothing to be concerned about, but it can sometimes (as in <em>rarely)<\/em> be the sign of a much more serious health problem. Give these tips a try, and if you still find yourself persistently drooling, give your doctor a call for a checkup. They\u2019ll be able to get to the root of the issue and help you address it directly.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>About the Author<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierdentalcareva.com\/farshad-bakhtyari-dmd.html\">Dr. Farshad Bakhtyari<\/a>, or \u201cDr. B\u201d as he\u2019s called by his patients, is a general, restorative, and cosmetic dentist who currently practices at Premier Dental Care in Herndon. A graduate of the prestigious Boston University, he\u2019s able to help patients with a wide variety of issues concerning their teeth and mouth, including drooling! To learn more about how he can help you wake up with a dry pillow every morning, he can be contacted through his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierdentalcareva.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Needless to say, a lot of things change as we age. For instance, whenever you see a baby or small child drooling while they sleep, it\u2019s absolutely adorable. However, when you do it as an adult, it\u2019s often just annoying and maybe a little bit embarrassing. 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