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Xerostomia and Dental Caries and How To Treat

Xerostomia, or dry mouth, is a common problem associated with the insufficient production of saliva. Although largely overlooked, figures show that one in five adults have xerostomia. This means that 20% of people ages 18-30 and 40% of people older than 50 have this problem[i]. D...

Jul

Drugs That Cause Xerostomia

Which Drugs Cause Xerostomia to Occur?Find Out Now!IntroductionYou might be familiar with some of the various different causes of dry mouth - also referred to as xerostomia, but do you know that currently, there are over 1,800 prescribed medications that have dry mouth li...

Jul

Hypochlorite Mouth Rinse and Periodontal Disease Prevention

Prevent Periodontal Disease - Use Hypochlorite Mouth RinseIntroductionNot only is Periodontal disease a major medical issue itself, it also increases the risk for numerous medical problems as well. From cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, stroke and even cancer, the Period...

Jul

Clinpro Toothpaste

Proper oral hygiene is crucial for prevention of caries and gum diseases. It is recommended to brush the teeth two to three times a day and floss regularly. The choice of a toothpaste plays a big role in dental health. Some products have a relatively milder formula while others h...

Jul

Fluoride and Caries Prevention

Fluoride is a natural mineral present throughout the earth's crust and distributed in nature. Some water supplies and foods contain fluoride, too. The mineral is added to drinking water in order to prevent tooth decay. About 99% of fluoride in a human body is found in the b...

Jul

Physical Therapy and Temporomandibular Disorders

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a hinge that connects skull and jaw. One TMJ is located on each side of your jawline. Just like other joints in your body, TMJ is prone to damage, pain, and different disorders that affect its function and your quality of life. Temporomandibular d...

Jul

Halitosis Can Be a Symptom of a Serious Disease

Bad breath is nothing unusual; most of us have it from time to time especially in the early morning. And yet it can become quite the problem for our self-esteem sometimes. Thankfully we have some of the most efficient tricks that will eliminate bad breath in a matter of seconds...

Jul

The Role of Yearly X-Rays in the Prevention of Caries

The Importance of Yearly X-Rays for Prevention of Dental CariesIntroductionEveryone has suffered or will suffer from dental caries at some point in their lives. Dental caries is actually the most common reason why we visit our dentists in the first place. So what is there to be...

Jul

Laser For Dental Cleanings

The Use of Laser in Dental Cleanings - What Is There to Know?IntroductionDental cleanings should take part in everyone's lives. And when we say dental cleanings, we do not always mean the use of the good old toothbrush and toothpaste. And why is that, you ask? You m...

Jul

Supra-Gingival Dentistry

Supra-Gingival Dentistry - What Do You Need to Know?IntroductionThere are many people with the need to visit their dentist and yet, because of the fear having to experience great pain during a certain dental procedure, they put off this meeting until it becomes an urgent...

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