Is chewing gum a healthy or dangerous habit? Our wonderful staff here at Dillon Family Dentistry would love to answer this frequently asked question for our patients! The answer… BOTH! Dr. Dillon puts a great deal of effort in practicing preventative dentistry here in the dental office on the Main Line, so we would [...]
It seems that almost all meds these days have a side-effect of xerostomia, or dry mouth. On top of meds radiation treatment for cancer can also cause dry mouth. You really need your saliva to keep your teeth healthy. You see your teeth are actually in a dynamic state of breaking down and being rebuilt. [...]
Do you ever feel like your mouth and The Sahara Desert have something in common? If so, you are not alone. Over 25 million Americans suffer from dry mouth. And it’s not just the discomfort of dry mouth (called “xerostomia” by dentists) that is the problem; it is often accompanied by trouble chewing and swallowing, [...]
It’s a situation that has happened to us all. A friend or relative comes close to talk to you, and when they open their mouth an odor comes pouring out that could knock out a racehorse from a mile away! But besides backing up a few feet and ending the conversation as soon as possible, [...]
