Why You Pour Saliva on Your Pillow While Sleeping and What It Means According to Science

Have you ever woken up and discovered that your saliva has left a wet patch on your pillow? Although it may seem embarrassing, drooling during sleep is common and does not automatically mean that something is wrong with your health.

According to medical experts, saliva helps keep the mouth moist and supports digestion. During sleep, however, changes in swallowing and sleeping position can allow saliva to escape from the mouth.

Here are five possible reasons this happens. 1. Your Sleeping Position Sleeping on your side or stomach can make saliva more likely to escape from your mouth because of gravity. Pe…Read More…>>

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