Saliva plays a crucial role in oral health. In addition to commencing the digestion of food, it washes away particles and bacteria that can be harmful if left lingering in the mouth. Our mouths produce saliva all of the time, even while we sleep. It isn’t uncommon for some of that saliva to escape the mouth while sleeping, but why does this happen? Is there something you can do about it? Continue reading to learn more about the causes of drooling and how it can be reduced.
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