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Burning mouth usually occurs in individuals over 50, but can affect others as well. There are several reasons why it occurs.
Denture problems: a new denture, or one that doesn't fit well, can irritate your entire mouth.
Reduced salivary gland function:
We knows that this will cause the mouth to become
dry, inviting oral discomfort, difficulty eating
or swallowing, loss of taste, and a burning mouth.
Salivary gland dysfunction sometimes comes with
age. But there are saliva substitutes and rinses
at our TRUST DENTAL CARE TIJUANA
that we can prescribe to protect your oral tissues,
and soothe burning sensations.
Medications: these often dry the mouth (side effects)
Vitamin deficiency: there is some evidence linking burning mouth syndrome to Vitamin B deficiency.
Candida infections: this is a common
oral fungus, usually apparent to the eye but sometimes
undetectable. At our TRUST DENTAL CARE TIJUANA,
we can prescribe a topical anti-fungal agent that
can help the problem.
Call us at 619-446-6345 or 213-291-3518
or 664-685-7020( From Tijuana/ Mexico)
for more information on how we can help you with
burning mouth.
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| Xerostomia (dry mouth) |
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Dry mouth problem is common in the South California
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 619-446-6345
or 213-291-3518 or 664-685-7020( From Tijuana/ Mexico).)
We knows that 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
our TRUST DENTAL CARE TIJUANA,
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
619-446-6345 or 213-291-3518 or 664-685-7020( From
Tijuana/ Mexico).
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| Cancer treatment-related complications in the mouth |
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Each year about 400,000 people (including many in
the San Diego, Los Angeles and Orange County areas)
with cancer develop treatment-related complications
in the mouth ranging from lesions to chronic dry
mouth to bone disintegration. If serious, these
complications can be life threatening. While many
are unavoidable, some can be prevented or minimized.
We recommends that whenever possible, a pre-therapy dental evaluation with a full set of mouth x-rays be performed. Any decay, gum disease and abscesses should be treated, if time permits, prior to chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy.
Even patients who have no pain or dental disorders
need a thorough cleaning. Our goal at TRUST DENTAL CARE
TIJUANA is to have the patient's mouth
in optimal health prior to beginning anti-cancer
therapy.
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| Denture problems |
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Many denture wearers in the South California area
breathe a sigh of relief when they get their first
pair of dentures because they think their dental
problems are over. What they soon realize, however,
is that have just traded some old problems for new
ones.
Even the best dentures can't compete with natural teeth in ability to chew food efficiently and comfortably. As the years go by, the supporting ridges that remain after teeth have been removed gradually change and get smaller.
We believes that for most patients, their dentures need to be "relined" or "refitted" every 2-4 years so that the denture will conform to the changing ridge. A large change in weight can also alter the shape of the mouth, causing changes in the fit.
If you have questions about your dentures, please
call us at 619-446-6345 or 213-291-3518
or 664-685-7020( From Tijuana/ Mexico)
for answers.
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| Dental care for seniors |
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We feels that good habits of effective daily brushing, diet, and use of fluoride will help the aging person adapt to changing conditions. Reduced salivary flow and addition of medications will affect oral health dramatically.
Changes of the teeth and gums:
We has noted that teeth will darken because of long-term exposure to plaque and changes in the dentin within the tooth. The gums may recede and uncover the roots. Exposed roots will be darker than the enamel part of the tooth and are prone to decay. Fillings can decay and darken, too, as they weaken over time.
"Dry Mouth" may develop: Saliva is useful to lubricate, wash away plaque, and neutralize the acid produced by plaque. Flow of saliva can be reduced by a medical disorder or be a side effect of antihistamine, decongestants, pain killers or diuretics.
The build-up of plaque will accelerate tooth decay. There will also be more gum infection which will cause a loss of bone support for the teeth. Poorly-fitting or poorly-cleaned dentures, illness, and some medications increase the severity of the problem.
For more information regarding dental problems of
the elderly, please call us today at 619-446-6345
or 213-291-3518 or 664-685-7020 ( From Tijuana/ Mexico)
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| Lost teeth impact total health |
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In the past, the loss of teeth was dismissed as
a natural part of the aging process in the South
California community area, and dentures were considered
a normal sign of old age. While such ignorance is
rapidly becoming a thing of the past, there is still
not a general awareness of the seriousness of edentulism.
Multiple tooth loss is most commonly caused by periodontal disease, i.e. gum and bone disease. Periodontal disease has a high statistical correlation with chronic debilitating disease, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and arthritis.
So, it is not very surprising that studies now show
a shortened life expectancy by as much as 10 years
for persons nationally, and in the South California
area, who have lost their natural teeth, when compared
to those who have kept their teeth.
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| Replace missing teeth with dental implants |
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"Well, you know Doc, it's just a back tooth. No
one will see it so I'll just get rid of it. It's
not going to make a difference." Unfortunately we
hear this type of comment at TRUST DENTAL
CARE TIJUANA more often than you would
think.
The plain truth is that it will make a difference.
At our TRUST DENTAL CARE TIJUANA,
we know the loss of just a single tooth can set
a course that can destroy an entire mouth. "Well,
if that's true, tell me more. I sure don't want
to lose the front ones that I smile with."
We often answers with an explanation that teeth will drift and tip into a space that is created by missing teeth. Just like two gears of a car that are not properly aligned, pretty soon you've got a whole lot of problems.
"Well, I don't like that. What can I do?" If it sounds like I've heard this conversation a few times, you're right. If I'm going to keep a patient happy, I need to provide options at this point.
One of the options we often discus at our TRUST
DENTAL CARE TIJUANA would be a dental implant.
This is the replacement of a tooth with a false
root that is surgically placed. We then carefully
constructs a dental crown to replace the missing
tooth, to prevent teeth from shifting and thereby
causing further tooth loss.
If you have any questions about missing teeth and
possible implant treatment, please call our office
at 619-446-6345 or 213-291-3518 or 664-685-7020(
From Tijuana/ Mexico).
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