According to the American Academy of Oral Medicine, up to 65% of the population could be suffering from clinical xerostomia, commonly known as dry mouth. The numbers are not known precisely because dry mouth is often not reported by those who suffer from it. There are a number of causes of dry mouth. Among them
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Our bodies are intricately interconnected, with each part affecting the other. This is why so many medical conditions that affect certain parts of the body can also affect your oral health in particular. For instance, many autoimmune diseases, such as Hashimoto’s and Crohn’s, have been linked with oral disease. Let’s take a look at the
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The initial healing process of a tooth extraction takes roughly one to two weeks. In this time, new gum tissue and bone will grow to cover the hole. A successful tooth extraction will result in some pain, swelling and residual bleeding for up to 24 to 48 hours. Within 2 to 3 days you should
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A case of bad breath can be mortifying, especially when it’s chronic. But bad breath, also known as halitosis is extremely common. The reality is, everyone suffers from bad breath at some point in the day. This is simply because the environment in our mouths is constantly changing. Bacteria thrive in this environment, and produce
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Dry mouth is a condition that impacts the salivary glands in your mouth and results in a decrease of saliva production. Saliva is an integral part of the digestion process and serves as the first step in breaking down food particles. If you suffer from dry mouth, common everyday activities such as eating and talking
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Recent discussions in the news media suggest that flossing has not been proven as an effective part of preventative dental care. We’d like to weigh in on the debate! First, just because there is not a plethora of evidence on the subject does not mean you should abandon your habit of flossing. Secondly, our team
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One of the biggest dangers to our dental health is sugar. And it’s not just all that added sugar which overly sweetens our modern day foods, but any food that breaks down into glucose, including carbohydrates. That’s why keeping our processed and non-nutritive sugar intake at a minimum and implementing a good oral health care
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At Country Club Dental Flagstaff, we are a gentle dental practice. We take into consideration the fact that many people dislike the dentist and may experience some anxiety when scheduling a visit. We completely understand this hesitation. But when visits are put off, whether a routine check-up or an appointment to address an issue, a
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They shred, cut, tear, crush, and grind our food, and they look good doing it, too! Our teeth play a vital role in the digestive process, breaking down food into small enough pieces so it can then be further broken down by enzymes in our saliva, intestines, and stomach, and used to fuel the body.
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According to the National Institute of Health, dental caries—or cavities—are among the most prevalent dental health problems that individuals in America face. In fact, they state that approximately 92% of adults between the ages of 20 to 64 have had dental caries in their permanent teeth. The more shocking statistic from their data shows that
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