WHAT IS XEROSTOMIA? Xerostomia, or dry mouth, is caused by a decrease in saliva production.  This decrease in saliva production may be caused by medications, changes in hormones, autoimmune disorders, head and neck radiation therapy, salivary gland infections, chemotherapy, dehydration, or seasonal allergies.  If patients experience persistent dryness of the oral mucosa, this may increase [...]

     Having healthy gums has a huge impact on your body’s total health.  Current research demonstrates the direct relationship of gum disease on your body’s health.  There is an association between gum disease or periodontal disease and chronic inflammatory diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and Alzheimer’s disease and with respiratory diseases and preterm low [...]