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It's best to avoid or limit foods rich in sugar when you have issues with excess saliva. Sugary foods may increase your body's saliva production, according to MedlinePlus. Sugar-sweetened beverages, candies, baked goods and dairy desserts like ice cream represent some of the major sources of sugar in the typical diet.
Stop habits that can cause dry mouth such as chronic smoking, alcohol and/or coffee drinking, and frequent eating of hot and spicy foods. Keep your mouth moist by drinking lots of water. OTC products that replace or stimulate production of saliva, including Biotene products, might also help.