What should I do when my mouth suddenly produces a lot of saliva?
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Sudden continuous saliva production in the mouth may be related to excessive stomach acid or the food consumed. Patients should first stop eating all kinds of food, drink an appropriate amount of water, and observe whether the saliva continues to be produced. Avoid eating overly acidic or salty foods with strong flavors in daily life.
Cleaning the mouth frequently, rinsing, and brushing your teeth can alleviate the symptoms. The main reason for continuous saliva production in the mouth is oral diseases. Stimulation from tooth decay, periodontitis, or food residue can also lead to increased saliva production. It is also possible that it is caused by the neural excitement of the salivary glands. Diagnosis can be made through routine oral examination and bronchoscopy.
If the saliva continues to be produced, you can go to the oral or gastroenterology department of the hospital for a check-up to determine the cause of excessive saliva production and receive targeted treatment.