Drooling is usually caused by reduced swallowing frequency and swallowing inefficiency.  Drooling is a symptom of swallowing impairment.

Strategies to compensate for drooling:

• Intentionally, collect saliva using cheeks, tongue, and lips and move saliva back to be swallowed.
• Consciously swallow every few minutes, especially when watching TV, or reading
• Sit upright.  Slouching or head-forward worsens drooling.
• Stay hydrated.  Thick saliva is harder to swallow.
• Sugar-free gum or hard candy can stimulate swallowing.