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Waking up with excessive saliva

Posted By Saba (Ohio, US) on 07/29/2014

Lately I've been waking up with a mouth full of bitter saliva. It doesn't matter if I sleep for 10 minutes or I'm down for the rest of the night, I wake up with a nasty tasting, mouth full of saliva. I try not to swallow it. What could this be? Is this serious? Is there any natural remedy? Thank you.

Replied by Kt (Usa) on 07/30/2014

You could have an abscessed tooth. They aren't always painful, at first. There are some good posts here on EC that helped me. It is too difficult, right now, for me to detail.

Replied by Oscar (Syracuse, New York) on 07/30/2014

You need to see a dentist. An abscessed tooth is nothing to play around with and can lead to very serious infections. I put off going to a dentist for about 5 years and now have expensive and painful problems. And eating garlic and walnuts is not going to cure tooth decay.

Replied by Timh (KY) on 07/31/2014

@Saba: Sounds like you are recently eating some food or maybe beverage that is definitely not healthy, or you simply need to do some body cleanses & detoxing.

Replied by Kt (Usa) on 07/31/2014

Hi Oscar,

Yes, a dentist should be consulted but Saba did not say anything about tooth decay, just a nasty taste. No mention of indigestion...possible reflux. He/She requested a "natural remedy" for the nasty taste. I was only sharing my experience with a dental abscess. Dentists are charging inordinate amounts just because they can. If all else fails then there is no choice but there are natural remedies that will work. It sounds like the abscess is draining into his/her mouth so a tea bag saturated with warm water would help draw out more.

I would awaken with a nasty taste before my abscess was discovered. That was an upper molar and the dentist gave me an antibiotic to reduce the inflammation. He referred me to a specialist because the molar has a large filling. Before my appointment I was in so much pain, I searched EC for any help. I bit on raw garlic until the pain went away and used the tea bag remedy given here on EC. By the time I got to the endodontist the abscess was no longer visible and I was not in any pain. Occasionally I'll do the tea bag remedy and I eat more garlic as a preventative measure. Brand named tea is less likely diluted with cheaper ingredients although there are reports that brand named products are being diluted with cheaper ingredients to cut costs. Especially olive oil.

In addition I had an abscess on a cracked lower bicuspid root that I also used the garlic and tea bag on. X-ray confirmed the abscess had reduced in size. This should be done at ones own risk but it is an alternative. Garlic is supposed to be a natural antibiotic.

Replied by Om (Hope Bc Canada) on 07/31/2014

Kt from USA --- Since finding all the information from "healing teeth naturally" and Paradise Now" I have successfully treated three abcesses using DMSO for swelling and pain, Celtic salt packs, chamomile tea to drain the abcess, and best, Urine therapy which I have used for years. I oil pull with sesame oil and in the evening use urine held in the mouth. DMSO is excellent for pain internally and externally and for reduction of swelling. Now I am using black walnut tincture to improve the tooth enamel.

I have ordered pure 100% natural turpentine from Georgia, US. That will be used twice a week.

With regular care, toxins cannot become a problem. I do not trust people who poison me and are so greedy that people have to go into debt when they are in need of care.

Also I use Dr. Bronner's liquid kastile soap to clean my teeth which is a pleasant experience and works very well.

This way I also have not to worry since I am unable to pay dental fees, exorbitant as they are.

Namaste, Om

Replied by Kt (Usa) on 07/31/2014

Dear Om, I do not understand why you directed your post to me. I was directing my post to Oscar, who misunderstood and replied to my initial suspicion of Saba having an abscessed tooth. PHEW!

Replied by Saba (Ohio) on 07/31/2014

Thanks every one. I don't think I have an abscessed tooth, there is no bump in my mouth, I feel no pain. I read on internet it might be a poor liver function? I'm a type 2 diabetic, no meds, I refused, controlling it with diet and natural remedies and checking my blood sugar regularly.

Replied by Kt (Usa) on 08/01/2014

If you have dental ins. you might request a full-mouth series of x-rays or go to a free clinic for x-rays to rule out any abscess.

"It is also important to note that an abscessed tooth may not have any symptoms at all. Because the tooth has lost vitality (or the ability to feel stimuli), there may be no pain associated with it. However, the abscess is still present and could be further spreading the infection. On occasion, an abscessed tooth is discovered during a routine radiographic (X-ray) exam where the patient has not experienced any symptoms of an abscessed tooth".

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