Xylitol has been making itself known, so you may have heard a lot about it lately. Xylitol is most often found in candies and chewing gum as a substitution for sugar. Xylitol is a sugar alcohol sourced from corn or birch trees. It has a texture and sweetness both comparable to sugar, but with less … Read more
Have you ever experienced the sensation of your mouth being dry? In the medical and dental field we call this xerostomia (zeer-oh-stomia). Does this experience occur on a regular basis? If you do suffer from dry mouth, you are certainly not alone. As many as 400 medications list xerostomia as a side effect. Take a … Read more
Every October, we celebrate our hygienists with National Dental Hygiene Month. It is also time to celebrate the important work they do on a daily basis. We are so fortunate to have 5 wonderful hygienists that put our patients at ease and encourage them to work toward a healthier smile. They are always striving to … Read more
