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Dr. Gott: Drools on only one side Dear Dr Gott: I drool when I sleep on my left side but not when I sleep on my right. Neither my primary physician nor dentist can come up with an answer. Can you? Dear Reader: The salivary glands produce 1½ liters of saliva daily. Frequent drooling, even on one side of the face only, can be caused by a number of conditions. Infection, abscesses in the tissue between the tonsil and throat, neoplasm, cerebral palsy, stroke, Parkinson's, and an abnormal increase in the tone of the muscles that open and close the mouth are a few possibilities. Others include your emotional state, nasal obstruction, head posture and some medications such as tranquilizers, anti-convulsants and those for myasthenia gravis or other muscle fatigue. You should return to your physician for an exam that includes possible dental problems, lip ulcers, airway obstruction and airway obstruction. Good luck.
No need for Woodland dentist to touch patients' breasts, witness testifies There was no reason that Mark Anderson, a Woodland dentist accused of touching female patients' breasts, should have been working below their necklines, a prosecution expert testified at the dentist's trial ...
Spring Wedding Season Calls For Immediate White Teeth Measures
Yes, folks, spring is almost upon us and many a bride-to-be is preparing for the big day.There is so much prepr for a wedding that it can be overwhelming so let's just do a short review of your teeth whitening options:There are, basically, only 2 methods to...
As Texas officials drag heels, children denied essential care In 1993, 1.5 million Texas children living in poverty qualified for Medicaid, but half were not getting the care federal laws supposedly guarantee. But "the most common problems we encountered were these horrible toothaches," Zinn told me in 2000. Many dentists were turning children away because of Texas' miserly reimbursement rates. But many parents also didn't know Medicaid covers such things as dental care.
Tennessee Board Of Dentistry Policy Leaves Teeth Whitening Procedures To Dental Professionals (Medical News Today)
Last week, the Tennessee Board of Dentistry unanimously approved a policy to clarify the current rule governing clinical techniques for teeth whitening.
Sweden Bans All Mercury The Swedish government Jan. 15 said it has decided for environmental reasons to ban use of all mercury in the country effective June 1. The ban includes dental amalgam.
Baby Boomers Want Whiter Teeth in Droves
Are you after that younger look ?Well, you are not alone. People today firmly believe that a whiter smile helps you get a promotion, secure a new job, enhance your love life and just plain add to your looks.More baby boomers than ever are interested in their...
New Data Show Delta Dental Continues Offering Largest Nationwide Network A new report shows that Delta Dental maintains the largest network of dentists in the nation, a position the nation's largest dental benefit system has held for more than five decades.
Take A Cruise and Whiten Your Teeth In Style!
Extreme makeovers while cruising the high seas? Why not!You can take a European cruise from www.royalcaribbean.co.uk and find that their spa offers a range of treatment rooms, offering everything from teeth whitening to detox procedures. Rather stay on land?Manhattan,...
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