Dry Mouth Can be Caused by Anxiety

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Dry Mouth Can Be Caused by Anxiety According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, nearly 40 million adults in the US are affected by an anxiety disorder each year. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States. Anxiety disorders can be caused by several factors, including trauma, stress, life events, illness, withdrawal, […]

Dental Hygienist’s Tips For Sjögren’s Patients

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These Dental Hygiene Tips For Sjögren’s Patients Can Help You Maintain Proper Overall Systemic And Oral Health.

The Seriousness of Sjögren’s Disease

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The Seriousness of Sjögren’s Disease Meet the Author: Sara Juliano, RDH I have been a registered dental hygienist for over a decade. I have had the pleasure of working with amazing patients and educating them on their oral health throughout my career. Recently, I made the conscious decision to branch out within the dental field, […]

Lung Cancer & Dry Mouth

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Lung Cancer and Dry Mouth What is Lung Cancer? Lung cancer is the second most common type of cancer worldwide. Approximately 541,000 Americans living today have been diagnosed with lung cancer at some point in their lives. The two types of lung cancer are small cell and non-small cell. Lung cancer is treatable at any […]

Alzheimer’s and Dry Mouth

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Dental Problems, Including Dry Mouth, Are One Of The Common Symptoms Of Alzheimer’s. Learn More About Alzheimer’s And Dry Mouth In This Blog.

Top 12 Dry Mouth Natural Remedies

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Top 12 Dry Mouth Natural Remedies What is Dry Mouth? Dry mouth is a very common medical condition also known as Xerostomia. It causes a decrease in adequate saliva production, which creates an uncomfortable and annoying dry sensation, and can make eating, talking, chewing and swallowing difficult. Dry mouth can adversely affect dental health and the digestive system and can lead to other symptoms such as mouth […]