Tampa Dentist         North Pointe Dental Associates         Minimal Sedation* Dentistry

Ronald M Pross DMD

 Richard M Kanter DMD

Marc S Tindell DMD
801 West Fletcher Avenue = Tampa FL = 33612 = (813) 961-1727
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Xerostomia - Dry mouth
 

Dry mouth problem is common in the Tampa 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, a short-cut to dental caries and gum disease. The tongue sticks, food doesn't have much taste, and digestion suffers.  (For more details call us at (813) 961-1727.)

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. At North Pointe Dental Associates 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 (813) 961-1727.

 

 

 


Dry Mouth
In Tampa Florida and the surrounding
Carrollwood Village - Lake Magdalene - Forest Hills - Lutz FL areas.
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*Minimal sedation, also known as anxiolysis, is the use of oral and inhalation medications to relieve anxiety before and during
 dental procedures that minimally reduce consciousness in an effort to reduce fear and anxiety, while still maintaining
 normal breathing and the ability to respond appropriately to physical and verbal stimulation.
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