Should we spit or swallow Saliva

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I have excessive Saliva in my mouth. May be due using retainers after long time or cold cough etc. Should i drink this saliva or spit it in general? I dont have mucus though or cough right now.

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Dr. Avinash Chaitanya Head and Neck Surgeon 15 yrs exp Hyderabad Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Avinash Chaitanya

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Saliva is always protective and it contains many digestive enzymes also.. We should always swallow saliva

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