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What causes excessive saliva and is there anything that will help deal with it?
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Excessive salivation: Is usually a temporary situation. It can be for a number of reasons - production of excess saliva by the salivary glands; decreased swallowing; reflux; side effect of certain meds. Often new or ill fitting dental /oral appliances can also contribute to excessive salivation. If you are worried consult a dentist or physician.
Answered 3/17/2017
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Natural reflex: Saliva flow is a natural body reflex to the thought of food or of something in your mouth.
Answered 11/10/2012
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