Warning Signs Of Bell's Palsy

Drooling

Babies drool because they don't yet have the fine motor control to prevent it. Sometimes even healthy adults can drool a little while they are sleeping. However, drooling in an adult who is awake and aware is not normal. In fact, it's a sign of neurological damage. The seventh cranial nerve directly controls the orbicularis oris muscle, which surrounds the mouth and lips, of the face. It's necessary for activities such as opening and closing the mouth and for playing certain brass musical instruments like the trumpet. The orbicularis oris muscle is also known as the kissing muscle. When the cranial nerve is swollen and inflamed, it is weak and cannot function properly. It can't properly control the mouth, often causing the mouth to remain slightly open, resulting in drooling.

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