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My saliva gets white and sticky on my lip all the time, wether i put chapstick or not.. its been like this for almost a yr it bothers me what do i do?
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Dehydration?: This could be due to not getting enough fluids. You may have reduced serous salivary flow as well. Have you changed toothpastes or mouthwashes recently? That could be causing your saliva to become more sticky and mucosy. Cold weather may also be a factor. One way to rule out a saliva issue is to try and eat some saltine crackers and swallow without the aid of water.
Answered 10/9/2015
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