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I am 38 years old.. my mouth generates too much saliva.. assuming i have overactive salivary glands.. what i have read so far is that saliva is good to help digest food.. but the problem i have is, i never feel thirsty and my mouth never ask for water as

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

See MD: Causes of saliva overproduction include pregnancy, excessive starch intake, gastroesophageal reflux disease, pancreatitis, liver disease, serotonin syndrome, oral ulcers, and oral infections. Treatment should be directed toward the underlying cause. Some patients find relief with use of mouthwash and tooth brushing, which might have a drying effect. If concerned, see MD for evaluation.

Answered 8/6/2015

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