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Is Sticky White Saliva In The Mouth Normal?

I am 51 years , about 98 kg in weight and i.8 m in lenght.I have had this problem for about 3monyhs. I wake up in the morning with sticky saliva in my mouth which sometimes forms white patches on the lips. What is this and waht can I do to stop it? Thanks
BW
Mon, 8 Jan 2018
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Hello dear

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query in details .

* It is not normal to have sticky white saliva in mouth .

* There may be possible underlying problems with the salivary gland
pathology or altered physiology .
* Guidelines to stop this

- Keep the oral hygiene at its best .
- Regular 12 hourly brushing with charcoal containing paste .
- Gargles with salted lukewarm water added peppermint oil 3 times / day
- Avoid smoking , alcohol if consuming .

Hope this will help you for sure .
Wishing you fine recovery .

Welcome for any further guidance .
Regards .

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Is Sticky White Saliva In The Mouth Normal?

Hello dear Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query in details . * It is not normal to have sticky white saliva in mouth . * There may be possible underlying problems with the salivary gland pathology or altered physiology . * Guidelines to stop this - Keep the oral hygiene at its best . - Regular 12 hourly brushing with charcoal containing paste . - Gargles with salted lukewarm water added peppermint oil 3 times / day - Avoid smoking , alcohol if consuming . Hope this will help you for sure . Wishing you fine recovery . Welcome for any further guidance . Regards .