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Before i eat, i have to stare at my food for several mins. if i don't i'll have saliva shoot out of my mouth. could this be overactive salvia glands?

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YES: I suggest a dental and oral surgical consultation. Staring at your food? Really? Did this just start? Get examined..

Answered 10/3/2014

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