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Is it possible to over stimulate your salivary glands? my uppp surgery took away many of the minor glands so i need to use the major ones to comp.
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See details: When minor salivary glands are lost , the body automatically tends to compensate through major salivary glands.If you have a problem of dry mouth, consider sucking on lemon drops to stimulate salivary flow.Biotene mouth wash also can help.
Answered 10/19/2019
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