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Why Do I Drool When I Sleep?

Drooling in your sleep can have a number of causes. In general, when you sleep, the muscles in your face and body relax. Your mouth may fall open causing excess saliva to run out. Sleep position can affect whether or not you drool in your sleep.

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The muscles of the body relax during sleep, especially during REM sleep. It’s possible that your mouth is falling open as you sleep. If you sleep on your side or your stomach, drool may be more likely to escape from the sides of your mouth as you sleep.