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Excessive saliva, or hypersalivation, is often a side effect of other issues such as teething in babies, pregnancy, oral infections, acid reflux, and neuromuscular diseases including Parkinson's or stroke. If you feel like you are overproducing spit, be sure to tell your doctor.

Saliva starts the digestive process! It's true: your spit contains an enzyme called amylase that begins the process of breaking down starches. The more you chew your food and work that amylase into your food, the easier life is for the rest of your digestive system. Saliva repairs your teeth.