title: Drooling: review of the literature and proposals for management.
abstract: The aetiology of drooling is described alongside the alternative treatment strategies for what is a disturbing disorder for many children. The advantages and disadvantages of each treatment modality are discussed. Conditions for optimal management are described.
authors.affiliation: Child Dental Health, School of Dentistry, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Nunn
mesh_terms: D001521:Behavior Therapy; D002648:Child; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000150:complications; D003730:Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities; D006801:Humans; D020247:Myofunctional Therapy; D012469:Salivary Glands / Q000601:surgery; D012798:Sialorrhea / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*