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My almost 2 year still drools alot. why?

9 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

No social conscience: A two year old is the king/queen of their universe & unrestrained by such things as a social conscience. They are seldom worried about what they wear or whether their hands, face etc are dirty or covered with drool. Can they be teething ? Yes. Can they have sores in their mouth?Yes.Can they go about their day unconcerned about the drool? Certainly!

Answered 4/14/2016

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

Drooling may be : Atypical after 18 mos. If feeding problems ; speech (articulation) errors that are not typical for age co-exist. Low oral-motor tone with persistent open-mouth posture, lack of rotary chewing with closed mouth ; lack of lip-closure in drinking from an open-mouthed cup warrant a diagnostic neurodevelopmental assessment ; referral to early intervention for evaluation ; ot + speech/language therapy.

Answered 4/24/2014

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