Why Do I Have Too Much Saliva?Posting Date: 06/23/2000 Bob: I have too much saliva and it seems to come from underneath my tongue. Dr. Dean: This is called ptyalism, which means too much saliva. Dental work, especially dentures, or anything else that changes the shape of the mouth can cause ptyalism. If your mouth is looser, you cannot hold back your saliva. advertisement This is an easier problem to solve than is the opposite trouble -- too little saliva -- because there are a variety of simple and safe medications that dry the mouth. One of the over-the-counter cough and cold medications should do the trick, because drying the secretions in your nose and mouth is what they are made for. Check with your dentist to be sure that your mouth is okay. Or you might want to check with an ear, nose, and throat specialist for an exam and a recommendation on a cough medication. |
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