HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

What Causes Dry Mouth Along With Drooling In An Elderly Person?

default
Posted on Mon, 20 Nov 2017
Question: I am 83. I have recently started to drool. Do you have some idea of the cause? I have recently received dental implants. I see dentists for dry mouth. How about mysenia gravis?
doctor
Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (53 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Please provide details.

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Thanks for the query..

Drooling can be either due to increased saliva production or reduced swallowing capacity.

But as you see a Dentist for dry mouth, drooling can be due to reduced swallowing.

Can you first of all please tell me that do you drool all day or only at night?
-Is there any pain or difficulty in swallowing?
-Do you breathe through mouth?
-What treatment are you taking for dry mouth, please elaborate?.

Please revert back with answers..

Regards.
Note: Find out which dental treatment will work best for your teeth. Ask here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Honey Arora

Dentist

Practicing since :2011

Answered : 14088 Questions

Ask me a question
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask a Dentist
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
What Causes Dry Mouth Along With Drooling In An Elderly Person?

Brief Answer: Please provide details. Detailed Answer: Hi.. Thanks for the query.. Drooling can be either due to increased saliva production or reduced swallowing capacity. But as you see a Dentist for dry mouth, drooling can be due to reduced swallowing. Can you first of all please tell me that do you drool all day or only at night? -Is there any pain or difficulty in swallowing? -Do you breathe through mouth? -What treatment are you taking for dry mouth, please elaborate?. Please revert back with answers.. Regards.