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Can drinking too much water make ur mouth salivate alot? i drank two 50.7 oz water bottles today and i feel like i'm making too much saliva

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Dr. Gary Klugman answered

No: No your body has a way of regulating the amount of saliva. The amount of water that you drink has little effect. You will just go to the bathroom more, .

Dr Bergum agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Saliva is good!: Drinking a lot of water is great! it's great for your body and saliva is essential to keep your mouth clean and healthy. You can't have too much saliva.

Answered 3/31/2013

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A member asked:

Can drinking too much water make ur mouth salivate alot? i drank two 50.7 oz water bottles today and i feel like i'm making too much saliva

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Gary Klugman answered

Dr Bergum agreed

Dr. Gary Sandler answered

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