closing my mouth and not drooling

[Marcia123]

I am having difficulty keeping my mouth closed all of the saliva that I’ve produced Runs down my face. Any advice to keep my mouth closed so I can swallow. I have no problem swallowing food. The saliva is excessive and my gums gums feel swollen. I can’t brush very well.

[Hearthealthy8]

Botox injections at certain points and Entracapon

Has greatly helped me

[park_bear]

For brushing I suggest getting a WaterPik and a Braun motorized toothbrush. Good dental hygiene is essential and tends to suffer in Parkinson's patients.

[Hidden]

My HWP uses atropine drops under his tongue prescribed by Neuro to reduce drooling. Every day at first, now more like every other day.

[Kevin51]

Posture helps - if I sit or stand tall then saliva does not drool. The typical Parkinson posture is dreadful for drooling! Try tongue exercises e.g.

youtu.be/MCWiq_z_znY(Not working as expected?)

[Summertime1212 in reply to Kevin51]

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[Marcia123 in reply to Kevin51]

thanks for The video it looks good

[104L]

My wife PWP 74 likes to chew on a small pretzel for temporary relief from drooling.

[Kraz]

Can you rinse? Clorahexidine and hydrogen peroxide in alternation is more effective than on their own. And as for cleaning between the teeth, if a water pick and flossing picks won't work, oil pulling is good and spit out the contents. Brusing there are finger brushes or the sonic tooth brush or using a rag.