In my last blog article I discussed some of the causes of bad breath. Here are a few bad breath prevention methods recommended by the American Dental Association that you can follow to avoid these annoying breath problems! Brush and Floss Meticulous home care is essential to controlling the bacteria often associated with bad breath.…
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What To Do About Dry Mouth – 10 Recommendations
“Dry mouth”, or xerostomia, is an annoying condition that I am seeing almost daily in the office. Dry mouth is actually a symptom of an underlying problem and not a disease in itself. It is usually caused by medications but can also be related to various systemic diseases, chemotherapy, radiation to the head and neck,…
Saliva - What Your Spit Can Tell Us About You!
Don’t be surprised if we ask you to spit in a cup at your next dental visit! Salivary diagnostics have been slowly improving as the science grows. Human saliva is now used to diagnose many conditions such as multiple sclerosis; Sjogren’s syndrome; sarcoidosis; metabolic bone disorders; cardiovascular conditions; periodontal disease; genetic disorders; and fungal, bacterial…
What is Dry Mouth (Xerostomia) and Why Should You Be Concerned?
(Hint: Think Desert) One of the most serious problems facing the dental profession today Is dry mouth (xerostomia). First of all, let’s look at what produces dry mouth. There are actually many reasons you could experience dry mouth including: Dehydration Medications – there are over 400 medications that create dry mouth as a side effect…
