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Saliva: the stuff our mouth produces every day. We swallow it, slurp it, mix it with our food, speak with it and don't even notice it's there most of the time! That's when saliva is doing its job. But for some people, saliva production and management can be problematic. The impact of this problem, whether it's a dry mouth or drooling, can be greater than many realise.
Issues related to saliva control are often not discussed by the wider community. That is why this site was developed. The aim of these pages is to increase awareness of saliva production and control issues, and provide current and up-to-date information on causes and available treatment. It will provide links to resources for additional information, where professional advice may be obtained and all the latest research on drooling and dry mouth.
We hope you find the information helpful and informative.
Acknowledgements
We would like to thank:
Hilary Johnson, Stroma Mauritzen & SCOPE, Georgia Dacakis at La Trobe
University, Katie Hazard, Sue Reid & Royal Children's Hospital, Karen
Bloomberg, Carmel Wakeham, Bruce McIntosh, Tanya Cannington, 'Your Pharmacy
Chelsea', Cheltenham.
Disclaimer
These pages have been developed by fourth year Speech Pathology students from La Trobe University, Bundoora (Melbourne, Australia). The purpose is to provide accurate information regarding saliva production, and the issues surrounding saliva control. It is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace the diagnosis and treatment that should be provided by your health professional.
At the time of publication, the information provided on these pages was current and correct. No responsibility will be taken by the authors if any reader misconstrues or misuses any information, or if information becomes outdated.
Copyright © 2003: Natalie Black, Claudia Hack, Laura Mears, & Kara Snibson
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