Waking up with dry mouth? Here’s what your body might be telling you

Dry mouth is characterized by a lack of saliva in the oral cavity. Some common symptoms of dry mouth include:

A sticky or dry feeling in the mouth.

Difficulty in chewing, swallowing, or speaking.

A persistent sore throat.

Frequent thirst, especially at night.

Bad breath (halitosis).

Cracked lips and sores in the corners of the mouth.