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Reduced saliva control in adults with a neuro-disability (drooling)
This factsheet describes how: Drooling saliva is often not caused by the person making too much saliva.
• Weaker facial muscles can lead to poor swallow and drooling of saliva.
• The appearance of drooling can be upsetting for family members.
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| Contributed by: | Mouth Care Matters |
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| Licence: | © All rights reserved More information on licences |
| First contributed: | 15 June 2026 |
| Audience access level: | General user |
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