What causes a lot of saliva in the mouth?

What is hypersalivation? Woman sticking her tongue out. Hypersalivation is an excess of saliva in the mouth, which may spill out over the lip. Hypersalivation is not a disease but usually a symptom of another underlying condition. read more

If you have a lot of saliva all the time, tell your health-care provider. It could be the side effect of a medication or the result of a medical condition or disease. If you have problems swallowing, you may feel like you have a lot of saliva in your mouth and may drool. read more

Excessive saliva is caused by an increase in the body’s saliva production or a decrease in a person’s ability to swallow or keep saliva in the mouth, says Mayo Clinic. Some causes of increased saliva production include improperly fit dentures, gastroesophageal reflux disease and a mouth or throat infection. read more

Pop something spicy or very sour in your mouth and your taste buds react by telling your body to make more saliva. Acidic foods tend to trigger a lot more saliva than sweet foods. If excess saliva bothers you, try changing your diet. read more