It does not appear to have any effect on orangutans except for excessive saliva production.
Caffeine interferes with natural saliva production, which can cause dry mouth and also lead to tooth decay.
Because it does not stimulate saliva production, there is no spitting.
Temporary or permanent drooling is another consequence of increased saliva production.
As the name suggests, dry mouth is a medical condition that occurs when saliva production goes down.
It's a drug, which stimulates saliva production in the mouth.
Sugar free chewing gum increases saliva production but there is no strong evidence that it improves symptoms.
Its properties provide relief to dry mouth by enhancing saliva production.
Mints, on the other hand, don't usually stimulate saliva production and only temporarily mask bad odor.