Using a toothpaste with a minty flavor will also help calm your stomach.
Carry a travel-size bottle of mouthwash with you so you can rinse your mouth when you’re out and about if you don’t have the opportunity to brush your teeth right away.
If it’s been a while since your last dental checkup, go ahead and schedule one. If you do have any dental problems, your dentist can take care of them.
Eating multiple smaller meals (say, 6 meals instead of 3) and snacking frequently Drinking cold, clear, and carbonated beverages, such as ginger ale or lemonade Avoiding triggers, such as heat and humidity, odors, or flickering light Going for a walk after eating
You might have sensitivities while pregnant that you’ve never had before. If something gives you a headache or makes you feel nauseous, it might also be causing excess saliva.
Your doctor might also suggest that you switch from a tablet to a chewable form, which is more easily absorbed.
Even though hypnosis isn’t harmful either to you or your baby, make sure the hypnotist you’re going to is board-certified.
If the excess saliva feels thicker, has a bitter taste, or is difficult to swallow, try drinking something, such as ginger ale, to help it go down easier.
Dab at your mouth rather than spitting directly into the tissue or handkerchief until the problem feels like it’s under control. This will keep the paper or cloth from getting too wet. If you have tissues, you can simply throw them away. Keep your handkerchief in a plastic bag so you don’t have to worry about anything else getting wet or damaged by it.
Mint gum might also soothe your stomach. If you feel less nauseous, your body will be less likely to produce excess saliva.
Get a water bottle that you can carry with you and refill it when you have the opportunity. That will make it easy for you to make sure you’re drinking enough water to stay hydrated.
