With the colder weather comes drier air, particularly in our homes. Our furnaces tend to dry out the air we breathe, potentially making issues like dry mouth worse.
With the colder weather comes drier air, particularly in our homes. Our furnaces tend to dry out the air we breathe, potentially making issues like dry mouth worse. Dry mouth occurs when your salivary glands don’t produce sufficient saliva to keep your mouth moist. Dry mouth can be a side effect of certain medical conditions, […]
Continue ReadingSince this has been in the news a lot lately, many people have become more and more aware of the dangers associated with vaping, the popular alternative to smoking tobacco. We’ve heard that vaping has been associated with increased risk of heart attack, stroke and heart disease. But what effect does vaping have on your […]
Continue ReadingThey say with age, comes wisdom. And there’s no wiser time to talk about our oral health than right now. That’s because approximately one-fourth of adults age 65 and older have no remaining teeth, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Not to mention that almost a third of older adults have untreated […]
Continue ReadingWhen it comes to our oral health, spit really is “it”. In fact, it turns out the moistness in our mouths plays an integral role in our overall health. These are some interesting facts about saliva you may not know. First of all, what is saliva? Considering the human body is 60 percent water, it […]
Continue ReadingMost folks never stop to think about the importance of saliva in their dental health. But the fact is saliva has a very important role in protecting our teeth. Saliva Has Many Important Functions It’s hard to believe, but the typical person makes two to four pints of saliva a day. But why and how […]
Continue ReadingStatistics have shown that women may be more susceptible to dry mouth. A good amount of medications on the market, specifically made for women, list dry mouth as a potential side effect. Some of these medications include antidepressants, blood pressure pills, birth control pills, and cancer treatments. If you or a loved one takes any […]
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