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Have had to keep sucking excess saliva recently. my lips press against teeth/gums when i do this, will this cause teeth to shift?

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

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See your PCP: and dentist. Excessive saliva can be caused by either an increase in your body's production of saliva or a decrease in your ability to swallow saliva. Causes of increased saliva are : medication (e.g. Klonopin), gastroesophageal reflux disease or pregnancy or oral infection. See your PCP and dentist for evaluation and diagnosis.

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Answered 8/28/2014

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A member asked:

Have had to keep sucking excess saliva recently. my lips press against teeth/gums when i do this, will this cause teeth to shift?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Paul Grin answered

Dr Spratt turner agreed

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