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What Causes Excessive Sticky Saliva ?

Hi, my husband is a 23 yr old football player, in the 3 years that we have been together I have noticed that his saliva is not only excessive, but it is also really really sticky. if he kisses me on the cheek or drinks something out of a glass, pretty much anything that the inside of his mouth touches, it leaves a white sticky residue...where does this come from and how does he fix it.
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Read your query.

Thick saliva can be caused by various etiological factors including :

*Dehydration leading to weakness, dizziness, fatigue, and nausea.
*Dry mouth
*Sjogren's syndrome

Since your husband is a football player and inadequate fluid will be leading the thick saliva.I would advice you to ask him to keep himself hydrated well and keep sipping water .

Use of sugarless chewing gums can also help him.

If it is still persistent ,consult your oral surgeon and get it evaluated.

Hope this was helpful.
Thanks and regards.
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What Causes Excessive Sticky Saliva ?

Thanks for using Health Care magic. Read your query. Thick saliva can be caused by various etiological factors including : *Dehydration leading to weakness, dizziness, fatigue, and nausea. *Dry mouth *Sjogren s syndrome Since your husband is a football player and inadequate fluid will be leading the thick saliva.I would advice you to ask him to keep himself hydrated well and keep sipping water . Use of sugarless chewing gums can also help him. If it is still persistent ,consult your oral surgeon and get it evaluated. Hope this was helpful. Thanks and regards.