Hello and Welcome to Health Care Magic,
I have read your query and i can understand your concern.
Excessive Salivation (Sialorrhea) can have many causes;
• Genetic
• Tooth (Sharp or malpositioned)
• Infection
• Hyperstimulation of Glands by excessive nerve stimulation aka Sensory Dysfunction
• Systemic Diseases
In your case it seems more likely a genetic problem, however i would like you to visit the
dentist for examination in order to rule out any other cause. Though drooling during sleep is a normal thing but it becomes worse with
HyperSalivation condition.
You dont need to worry, Sialorrhea sometimes can be managed with slight change in habits. I would like to suggest you to decrease or stop using chewing gums, Brushing can also make your mouth dry and use alcohol based mouth wash for oral rinses.
If you were my patient, i would have prescribed
Glycopyrrolate (if you are not allergic to atropine).
Other advanced treatment modulities include Surgical removal of Partial or Total Gland or even
Radio Therapy.
Thanks and Regards,
Dr Himayun Mir