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Asthma, Dry Mouth and Your Teeth

For the almost 20 million asthma sufferers in the US, having to be constantly prepared to take medications can be tiresome. On top of that, the use of these medications and the nature of the condition, itself can lead to reduced saliva flow, causing a constant state of dry mouth. … Read More

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Treating Dry Mouth

Dry mouth, medically dubbed xerostomia, is a common occurrence effecting approximately 10% of adults. There is a variety of causes for dry mouth, the most common being side effects of different medications including drugs that treat acne, allergies, or depression. Other causes of dry mouth include dehydration, side effects of … Read More

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