The Journal of Clinical Dentistry Vol. XVII, Number 2
Dry mouth signs include absence of saliva, foamy saliva, angular cheilitis, dental caries, bad breath and other signs. Discomfort wearing dentures, burning tongue,trouble swallowing and speaking are some symptoms of dry mouth. 64% of dry mouth conditions are caused by medications used to treat diabetes, depression and arthritis. "Oasis", a new mouth rinse by GlaxoSmithKline has been shown to manage dry mouth effectively.
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The Light used in Tooth Whitening is not needed
In published studies, researchers have confirmed that the light used in tooth whitening procedures whether white light or laser is no more effective than other whitening procedures that do not use the "in your face" headlight procedure. Accordingly, many patients have found the headlamp procedure to be claustrophobic. New products are currently available that eliminate the nuisance and cost of the headlights without effecting the results.
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Teeth become dried out and prone to fracture after root canal therapy. Since invented in the early 1990's, the inventions of Dr. Robert Sicurelli Jr. and Dr. Sam Masyr have saved thousands of teeth worldwide. Their think tank continues to create innovative solutions to benefit patients and dentists alike.
Dental Medicine: Dry Mouth or Xerostomia