hi there, i m 29 years old and i have the excessive saliva problem for the past 5, 6 years. I brush and floss every morning and night and rinse my mouth everytime after i eat. when i am awake every morning, the saliva will start to gather in my mouth, it usually has a very stinky smell too. the only way to get rid of it is to get up and brush my teeth . some time if i am really tired, i would try to keep my mouth shut to prevent it dropping onto my pillow, but usually it will eventually builds up and i am forced to get up to brush my teeth. have been trying very hard to look for a solution. thanks in advance.
Siallorhoea or excessive salivation is common in neurological problems. Factors which may cause it are hypersecretion of saliva, dental malocclusion and inability to recognize the spill of saliva. Treatment includes anticholinergic medicines such as glycopyrrolate and scopolamine however the side effects of less saliva must be anticipated. Injection of botulinum toxin an into the parotid and submandibular glands is a good option. Other methods include radiotherapy or surgery. So the approach is team wise here a dentist a neurologist and surgeon work in tandem thanks