What Causes a Sensation of Drooling on the Right Side of the Mouth?

Sometimes your body might not manage saliva equally on both sides, which can make you feel like you’re drooling more on one side. This happens when nerves or muscles that help you swallow and keep saliva in your mouth work less well on one side. Conditions affecting your brain or nerves, such as Parkinson’s disease, are known to sometimes cause this kind of imbalance. Research shows that altered signals to the salivary glands and muscles can lead to extra saliva pooling on one side. In other words, one side might be more active or less controlled, making it feel like drooling is occurring. Even if it’s just a sensation, it could be due in part to how some neurological conditions change the normal process of swallowing. If this sensation continues or bothers you, it’s a good idea to speak with a healthcare provider who can check the balance of nerve and muscle function in your mouth and discuss treatment options to help manage the issue.