What causes one to produce excessive saliva?

Drooling at night?: It's caused by either an increase in your body's production of saliva or a decrease in your ability to swallow or keep saliva in your mouth. Causes are: new/ill fitting dentures, gerd (gastroesophageal reflux disease) throat/mouth infection, medications, like Clonazepam (klonopin), Clozapine (clozaril, Fazaclo odt), Pilocarpine (salagen), & carbicarbidopa-levodopa (parcopa, sinemet). Pregnancy.

Saliva is an importa: Saliva is an important part of our oral health. It is a natural lubricant, cleaner and contains beneficial bacteria to start the digestion process. It also helps us taste food and swallow. Excess saliva may be cause by certain medications, foods or toxins that may be exposed to. Please consult with your dentist.