It's allergy season and many of my patients take antihistamines, which can cause dry mouth (also a common side effect of antidepressants). I recommend chewing sugarless gum to help stimulate saliva, which makes plaque less sticky and easier to clean off.
Also, as you age, your salivary glands shrink and produce less saliva, which is a natural antimicrobial that helps prevent decay. Gum chewing restimulates that flow.
Monday, May 23, 2011
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Downtown Crystal Lake Garden Party on Saturday 5/21
Mark your calendars for the Downtown Crystal Lake Garden Party on Saturday 5/21 from 10 to 4 p.m. Enjoy music, purchase flowers, plants, baskets and art. Free to Public. For more information visit
http://www.clchamber.com/event
http://www.clchamber.com/event
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Too Much Fluoride?
Is your child getting too much Fluoride? 1/3 of grade schoolers and 40% of teens have fluorosis, a discoloration of the teeth that's caused by too much fluoride. It's not dangerous but can cause white streaks. The EPA recently lowered their recommended fluoride levels in drinking water to .7 milligrams or less per liter. Go to apps.nccd.cdc.gov/mwf to find out how much fluoride is in your drinking water.
- Well Water can be too high in fluoride, so if you rely on it, serve kids bottled water instead.
- If your child already has noticeable fluorosis, your dentist can prescribe a remineralizing paste to help lessen white spots.
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