(Photo by Amanda Mills / CC0 1.0) Dry mouth, also called xerostomia results from inadequate saliva flow. It’s not a disease, but a symptom of a medical disorder or the side effect from certain medications such as antihistamines, decongestants, pain killers, diuretics and many others.
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According to a German study, triathletes and runners are at greater risk for cavities and tooth erosion due to their training practices. The higher the training time of the athletes (at least 10 hours of training a week), the higher the likelihood of having cavities.
(Photo by Anna Gutermuth / CC BY) It’s springtime which means those of us with allergies are suffering with itchy watery eyes and sneezing. Plants such as Palo Verde, Ragweed, Juniper, Bermuda grass are wind pollinated and Arizona’s dry desert climate dehydrates pollen making
Gum Disease: More Common Than You Think According to the World Health Organization, more than 80% of adults have some form of gum disease. Just like high blood pressure, gum disease is a silent epidemic – many people are unaware that they have it. Gum
Over 40% of adults snore. Light snoring is no more than an embarrassing habit, but loud disruptive snoring can drive your spouse out of your bedroom. Chronic, heavy, loud snoring may also signal a condition called Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) which is often associated with