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Oral Health

Oral Health Features

  • Dry Mouth: Everyone has a dry mouth once in a while. But if you have a dry mouth all or most of the time, it can make chewing, eating, swallowing and even talking difficult. Dry mouth also increases the risk for tooth decay.
  • Gum Disease: Periodontal (gum) disease can lead to sore, bleeding gums, painful chewing problems, and even tooth loss. Most commonly, gum disease develops when plaque--a sticky film of bacteria--is allowed to build up along and under the gum line.
  • TMJ Disorders: TMJ Disorders are a group of painful conditions that affect the jaw joint and the muscles that control jaw movements. Generally, discomfort is occasional and temporary and will go away with little or no treatment.

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This page last updated: February 25, 2013