If saliva starts to accumulate, it may start dripping out of the mouth involuntarily.
While this may be considered normal in infants, in older children and adults it may be the consequence of a condition that should be identified.
Depending on the cause, hypersalivation may be temporary or chronic; for example, in the presence of an infection, the mouth may produce more saliva to help eliminate bacteria: in this case, hypersalivation usually stops once the infection has been successfully treated.
