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A member asked:
How come when i brush my teeth and about 10 minutes after i get very thirsty amd very thick saliva in my mouth?
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Toothpaste? rinse?: Try different toothpaste or rinse and check the result.
Answered 4/19/2016
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Normal: It is not abnormal for some people to have increased saliva after brushing. Any thing or activity in mouth can stimulate the salivary glands, major and minor, to put of out the fluids. This is a response to prepare for chewing, swallowing and digestion. Some saliva is more thick and ropey. Normal.
Answered 5/18/2018
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