Tired of sleeping with your braces mouth open?

If you've noticed you're waking up with your braces mouth open more often than not, you aren't alone. It's one of those weird, slightly annoying side effects of orthodontic treatment that nobody really mentions during the initial consultation. You go in expecting some soreness and a restricted diet, but you don't necessarily expect to wake up every morning feeling like your mouth has been transformed into a literal desert. ...

February 11, 2026 · 7 min · Miranda Scherer