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google mapSaliva plays an important part in your oral health. It washes away food particles and bacteria that lead to cavities and other problems. Your smile is at risk if you struggle with chronic dry mouth in Powell. Fortunately, we can help. By visiting My Family Dentistry for treatment, you can:
Call 865-685-9939 for an appointment. No insurance? Ask about our Advantage Program. It covers preventive services and saves you money on other treatments.
There are a variety of reasons for chronic dry mouth. It can be from medication, dehydration, certain health conditions, or aging. During your appointment, we’ll examine your mouth. We want to make sure your teeth and gums are healthy, despite this problem. If you have no underlying oral health issues to address, we can recommend products you can use at home. Lozenges and special dry mouth rinses or toothpaste can provide much-needed relief.
Another common cause of dry mouth is sleep apnea. You may have this disorder if you notice additional symptoms such as snoring, bouts of gasping for air during the night, morning headaches, or daytime fatigue.
If this is the cause of your dry mouth, here is what you can expect:
Call 865-685-9939 for help with your dry mouth in Powell. You can also schedule online.
Dry mouth is important in dentistry, just identifying dry mouth because it can really increase your caries risk. If we’re able to identify dry mouth due to medication or some other variable in your life, then we can help prescribe you, whether it be toothpaste or a mouthwash that’ll help your crowns, your fillings, any of your dental work last longer and help prevent those cavities from forming in the future.
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I have been a patient at My Family Dentistry for a very long time. They have taken wonderful care of me and my wife and always share tips to promote healthy hygiene. The staff is always kind and Dr. Mullins is knowledgeable and attentive to take the best care of his patients. I have moved and travel back from out of state because his care and attention by him and his staff is worth it!
My husband and I love My Family Dentistry! Dr. Mullins and Dr. Owen are both very professional and personable. They always explain everything before any treatments. Julie, one of the hygienist, is the best! I used to dread going to the dentist but I don’t since seeing Dr. Mullins.
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I’ve been a patient at My Family Dentistry for several years and have always had a positive experience. Dr. MullIns and his team are caring, knowledgeable, and professional. They’ve done a lot of dental work for me, and I’ve always been pleased. I have total confidence in their care and wouldn’t want to go anywhere else.
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If you have a chronic dry mouth, there could be a number of causes for this condition. It could be as a result of a medication you’re taking, lack of sufficient saliva production, or a disease such as diabetes. Radiation treatment for cancer can also cause a dry mouth. We’ll get to the root cause of your problem before any recommendations are made.
Chronic bad breath is one of the symptoms of dry mouth. Normally, saliva helps wash away the dead cells constantly accumulating in your mouth. If they aren’t removed, these cells cause your breath to smell bad. Saliva also helps rinse away substances that, when combined with the bacteria in your mouth, cause cavities and gum disease.
Diabetics are more susceptible to dry mouth because of high glucose levels in their saliva and blood. Extreme thirst is also a warning sign of diabetes. In addition, some medications used to treat diabetes can aggravate dry mouth. Managing your blood sugar levels will likely lessen the severity of dry mouth.
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