Cerritos Dentist       Drs Jen Kin, Miyasaki, and Chin       Cosmetic Dentistry

Philip R Jen Kin DDS FACD
Robert M Miyasaki DDS
Andrew W Chin DDS
18822 Palo Verde Avenue = Cerritos CA = 90703 = (562) 920-1731
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Xerostomia - Dry mouth
 

Dry mouth problem is common in the Cerritos area. The lack of adequate saliva is more than bothersome for three out of every ten Americans.

When the natural flow of saliva is reduced, you can experience trouble swallowing, pain throughout oral tissues and, nearly always, an increased risk for dental caries and gum disease.  The tongue sticks, food doesn't have much taste, and digestion suffers.  Dentures will not have stability and you may get many more sore spots. (For more details call us at (562) 920-1731.)

We know that Xerostomia, or dry mouth syndrome, can come with aging, or often as a side effect of many medications.   Half of cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy experience an extreme form of xerostomia, with critical effects on their dental health. We can help provide relief in the form of prescriptions for dry mouth toothpaste, special saliva-producing chewing gum, or saliva substitute solutions.

For more information regarding Xerostomia and methods of treatment, please call our office at (562) 920-1731.

 

 

 


Dry Mouth
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Los Alamitos - Long Beach - Cypress - Huntington Beach CA areas.
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