Book Description
A Practical Approach to Saliva Control-Second Edition presents a teamapproach based on theoretical and clinical expertise. It offers aframework to assessment and measurement and outlines a range ofinterventions. Speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists,physical therapists, psychologists, dentists, doctors, and surgeons willall find the information in this book useful and, of course, practical.Each chapter begins with learning outcomes to assist the reader. Chaptersaddress the following topics: Saliva Production and Swallowing--brieflyintroduces the anatomy and physiology of saliva production and swallowing. Impairments in Saliva Control and Saliva Consistency--outlines theimpairments that cause difficulties in drooling and saliva consistency.Assessment and Measurement Approaches for Saliva and SalivaControl--describes the team members and a number of assessment proceduresfor children and adults with a saliva loss problem or poor oral hygiene.This chapter was expanded to include not only clinical tools but alsoother valid and reliable tools that can be used. Possible methods ofmeasuring the drooling are also included. Maintaining Oral Health--is anew chapter that outlines the importance of oral health and suggeststechniques to improve oral health. Sensory-Motor Approaches to Oral-Facial Facilitation--examines the background of oral facial facilitation andsuggests some oral-motor programs to try. Behavioral Approaches to SalivaControl--updates approaches to the behavioral management of saliva loss.Technology and Saliva Overflow--is another new chapter that introduces new technologies that could assist current research and interventions.Intraoral Appliances for Saliva Control--was expanded and focuses onintraoral appliances. Medical Management of Saliva--provides an update ofmedical management, including the use of radiation and botulinum toxin.Surgical Management for Saliva Control--outlines ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

Good
This is an excellent and well-written guide to salivary control. Excessive saliva is an embarrassing problem; my neighbours kids and their friends used to shout "Niagara Face" or "Beethoven" to me over my garden wall. To be fair to them, the drooling had got out of hand until I read Hilary Johnson's helpful book. The book loses a star, however, as it could have done with a sturdier waterproof jacket.

Good Book. Really Helped me Out!!!!
This book really helped me out. People sometime have a hard time understanding me because, in their words, I "Slurp" to much. Thanks to this practical guide people can understand me a little betterwhen I talk now. ... Read more