BETHESDA SEDATION DENTISTRY
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| 10401 Old Georgetown Road Suite 200 = Bethesda MD = 20814 = (301) 530-2434 |
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Dry mouth and seniors
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seniors today have retained their own teeth, avoiding the trauma of
removable dentures. Many are on medications creating dryness of the
mouth as a side effect. Without the natural benefit of saliva to
decrease bacterial action, we see an increase of cavities on the
exposed root surfaces of these patients. 