How to Deal with Anxiety at the Dentist’s Office
What is anxiety? Also known as worry, is a process by which the mind creates an unhealthy emotional response such as fear, uneasiness or dread. The mind changes the focus [...]
Recommended Home Care for Your Dentures
Eating and drinking is necessary to provide adequate nutrition for survival. There are acids present in food and drink that are necessary for digestion; however, the presence of acids in [...]
I Have Dry Mouth (Xerostomia)
What is dry mouth? Dry mouth is a condition whereby the salivary glands either reduce or stop the production of saliva (hyposalivation). Saliva is made up of protective enzymes, proteins, [...]
Arnica: Improve Comfort After Dental Implant Surgery
Swelling and bruising is a natural side effect of surgery in the mouth. Mast cells around a wound secrete fluids that cause swelling and pain. Over-the counter medications such as [...]
How Can a Denture Wearer Improve Taste?
Taste (gustation) is defined as the ability to detect flavors from food, minerals and poisons. Taste is one of the five senses and is a basic function of life. Taste [...]
5 Resolutions to Improve Your Smile in 2012
2012, a New Year. A New You! Here are five resolutions to make your smile as vibrant and healthy as ever: 1. Brighter smile. Stains from food and drinks are [...]
How to Stop Gagging From Your Upper Denture
Ahh! UHHH!! OOAhhh!!! If you wear an upper removable complete denture, you've experienced the discomfort firsthand and can relate to these sounds. The gag reflex is also known [...]
Help for Sjögren’s Syndrome Sufferers
According to the Sjögren’s Syndrome Foundation, “Sjögren’s is a chronic autoimmune disease in which people’s white blood cells attack their moisture-producing glands.” That means dry eyes and a dry mouth – [...]
Part 5: Sjögren’s Syndrome & Pilocarpine Medication
Sjögren's Syndrome reduces salivary flow from glands in the mouth, called salivary glands. The immune system attacks the salivary glands and reduces or eliminates the moisture of the mouth. There [...]