Patient's question:
My baby at home loves drooling a lot. Sometimes, while he's playing, his drool just comes out. And sometimes, even when he's sleeping, it drips. Every time we go out, we have to carry tissues with us because he constantly drools. It's really troublesome. My neighbor said it's because he's lacking calcium.Is it always true that if a child drools a lot, it's definitely caused by calcium deficiency?
Doctor's answer:
Most babies start drooling from 3-4 months of age, but at this time, their dry swallowing function has not yet improved, so the saliva may flow down their chin. During the critical period for developing dry swallowing and chewing abilities, additional special training can be provided to help strengthen the expansion of their dry swallowing skills. However, for many babies who were not drooling but suddenly have a significant increase in saliva production, it is important to be cautious about possible oral diseases. This is the advice for the question "Does drooling in children always mean calcium deficiency?" I hope it helps you, and wish you good health!