Nothing beats a tall glass of water when you have to quench your thirst. Drinking water is essential to keeping your body healthy, and that includes your dental health. The oral health benefits of drinking water include preventing decay, dry… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘dry mouth’
Dealing with Dry Mouth
When you have dry mouth, you know how annoying it can be. Whether you feel like your mouth is full of cotton or sandpaper, it’s unpleasant enough that you need to do something about it. But where do you start?… Read More
Symptoms and Treatment of Dry Mouth
Approximately one in ten people will suffer from the effects of dry mouth within their lifetime. While xerostomia, or dry mouth, may seem inconsequential, when left too long it can cause all kinds of trouble. The saliva in the mouth… Read More
3 Reasons You Need to Tell Your Dentist if You Have Sleep Apnea
More than 18 million Americans today are suffering from Sleep Apnea. It is an extremely common medical condition. Sleep apnea has been linked to all sorts of other medical health concerns. It can also have some negative effects on your… Read More
What’s So Great About Your Saliva?
You probably don’t think too much about your saliva and the important role it plays in your oral health. But we here at Olney Dental have a great appreciation for it. We encounter saliva every day! And we know just… Read More
How to Treat Dry Mouth at Night
No one can deny the importance of getting a good night’s sleep in staying healthy. However, it can be difficult to get those zzz’s you need when you are waking up in the middle of the night with a case… Read More
What You Need to Know About Dry Mouth From Your Olney Dentist
Dry mouth may not seem like a big problem but when left unchecked, it can become more than just a minor annoyance and lead to systemic health problems. Proper saliva production is a crucial aspect of dental health as saliva… Read More
How to Treat Dry Mouth
Do you have dry mouth? Dry mouth is a common oral health problem. It might not seem like a big deal, but dry mouth can actually contribute to a number of other oral health concerns, including tooth decay, gum disease,… Read More
Dry Mouth: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
You might not associate dry mouth with dental problems, but it can actually cause tooth decay, bad breath, sores, cracked lips, and problems chewing, tasting or swallowing. Saliva in your mouth prevents bacteria from building up and causing problems like… Read More