Until what age is drooling normal?

It is common early and with teething. Clear persistence with age needs individualized review.

Does it mean a dental problem?

Not necessarily, but it can relate to lip-seal and breathing habits relevant to bite development.

Is medication the answer?

Finding the cause comes first. Guiding or treating the underlying driver often matters more than a generic drug.

Can it relate to mouth breathing?

Yes in some children when the mouth stays open; breathing is part of the full picture.

Where to go in Jeddah?

Start with Dr. Saeed Anjari at Joele Clinics for oral/orthodontic assessment and guidance.

Persistent Drooling in Children | Dr. Saeed Anjari Jeddah

Introduction: drooling between a normal stage and a signal

Drooling is common in infants and toddlers, especially during teething. When clear drooling persists with age, parents ask whether it is still normal.

Dr. Saeed Anjari links assessment to lip seal, swallow control, and sometimes mouth breathing — because a good lip seal is part of oral-motor maturity.

Video: Dr. Saeed Anjari on persistent drooling

Source: explanatory video with Dr. Saeed Anjari — Joele Clinics.

Highlights:

When drooling is expected early on.
When persistence justifies evaluation.
How lip seal and tongue control relate.
Why accompanying mouth breathing should not be ignored.

Why do children drool?

Toddler drooling — needs review if it persists beyond teething ages — Drooling is common early on; clear persistence with age deserves review.

Common reasons include:

Teething and increased saliva.
Gradual maturity of lip seal and swallow.
Nasal congestion keeping the mouth open.
Oral habits or weak resting lip closure.

Evaluation separates an age stage from a persistent pattern affecting comfort, skin, and oral habits.

Signs that need review

Heavy ongoing drooling after ages when it usually improves.
Mouth open most of the time with drooling.
Skin irritation around the mouth or clear social impact.
Accompanying mouth breathing or delayed oral skills.
Parental concern with no improvement over time.

Pediatrics, and sometimes ENT or speech/occupational therapy, may share care with orthodontics when growth and bite are involved.

What orthodontic assessment adds

The orthodontist reviews:

Lip seal and tongue posture.
How bite relates to open-mouth habits.
Other accompanying oral habits.
Need for monitoring or guidance in a multidisciplinary plan.

Supportive home tips

Gently encourage lip closure during calm play.
Treat congestion with medical guidance when needed.
Keep skin around the mouth clean and protected.
Seek evaluation if the pattern does not improve.

Consultation at Joele Clinics with Dr. Saeed Anjari

At Joele Clinics in Jeddah, Dr. Saeed Anjari — Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Specialist — provides early assessments that clarify whether a finding is within normal growth or needs monitoring or guided care.

Book a consultation to evaluate your child and receive a clear age-appropriate recommendation.

Key takeaways

Drooling is normal in early stages; clear persistence deserves a look at oral posture and breathing. Watch Dr. Saeed Anjari’s video and book an assessment at Joele Clinics in Jeddah when needed.