Salivating
While You Sleep
睡觉流口水的原因
By Stephanie Lai & Joras
After a string of celebrations and partying
(Christmas, New Year, CNY and Valentine’s) in less than two months, it is time
to pull our acts together and think about something more serious. Health
related to be exact. This week we will talk about abnormal salivating while
sleeping. Sounds boring? Yeah, but what’s more important than our health, no?
Ignorance might lead to greater health problems in the future.
1. Unhealthy dental and oral hygiene or infection
Dental and oral infections tend to cause excessive salivation which leads to overflowing of saliva from mouth while sleeping. For example, food remnants that were left unattended in teeth for an extensive period will lead to formation of tartar, causing gum infection and minor bleeding. This will then make our saliva salty. This type of saliva will leave a yellowish stain on bedding products over time. Taking good care of your oral and dental hygiene will help prevent these disorders.
2. Facial nerve disorder leading to excessive salivation
Facial
nerve disorder or paralysis can follow a nasty cold or if face is exposed to
extreme coldness or wind, leading to abnormal salivation. Thus, it is advisable
to protect our face from extreme weathers using scarves or beanies.
Disproportionately
grown teeth force people to sleep with an open mouth causing abnormal
salivation. A visit to the dentist and getting dental braces might help cure
this disorder.
3. Overuse of brain
Overuse of brain, fatigue or intake of unusual medication
might cause neurological disorder. This might cause the brain to send wrong
signals which lead to abnormal salivation. Adequate rest and a healthy diet
will improve health and mood, increasing the body’s natural defense. If
abnormal salivation prevails, it is wise to visit the doctor to get to the
bottom of the problem.
