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Keeping It in Neutral – The Importance of pH in the Mouth

Have you ever considered what the pH (potential of hydrogen) of your mouth might be? Usually, pH is understood when talking about pool water, stomach acid and shampoos, but what about your saliva? The mouth is in a constant state of flux. Each time anything is consumed, the pH changes and this process continues all day, every day. Keeping the oral cavity in neutral is a balancing act between risk factors and protective factors..

Oral Prehabilitation For Cancer Patients

Have the patients in your office been affected by cancer in some way? Whether the patient is a warrior, a survivor, a friend or family member of someone who is; you can be a part of a collaborative care team having a positive impact for this ever growing community.

The 5 questions you should ask first if you suspect your patient has dry mouth

As dental health professionals, we are often in a position to be the first to see signs and indicators that there is something amiss with their salivary flow, buffering capacity, or consistency.

Oral Probiotics and Xylitol for Dental Health

Good bacteria in our mouths promote tissue health and crowd out acid producing strains of bacteria that cause dental decay.

The benefits of xylitol for your dental patients are numerous

A very simple product out there - xylitol - can help your patients with a myriad of oral issues. Familiarize yourself with it and you can knowledgeably recommend it to patients.

Dare To Be A Difference Maker

Making A Difference – Making Memories

Sometimes the road we are purposed to travel does not make sense at the time, but we need to trust, observe lessons provided, and eventually the “why” will be revealed.