Dry Mouth: Nothing to Spit At
Can you imagine a 2-liter bottle of your favorite soda? Now imagine that same bottle filled with spit. That’s approximately how much saliva the average
December 13, 2019
Can you imagine a 2-liter bottle of your favorite soda? Now imagine that same bottle filled with spit. That’s approximately how much saliva the average
There is a good chance you have heard your Abilene dentists or someone else at Leedy Dental mention the term ‘bruxism’ and discuss the problems
Dentistry is serious medicine, and daily oral hygiene is a top priority. But teeth can be pretty fun, too—not to mention fascinating. For starters, have
Gingivitis, very simply, is an inflammation of your gums. (Any time a medical term ends with “itis” it means inflammation.) Gingivitis varies in severity and
If your teeth or jaw don’t line up well with each other, you may have a crossbite. Your Abilene dentists of Leedy Dental explains more about
So, you’re missing a tooth—or a few! An apple a day will not take care of this one, unfortunately. It’s time to consider dentures or
If you’re one of the 40 million Americans with sensitive teeth, you must be familiar with the painful zing that follows a hot drink, a
Many people face tooth loss and are unsure of their options. Tooth loss is difficult socially as well as physically. When you lose a tooth,
Diabetes is a chronic and complicated disease that affects how your body processes sugar—its main source of energy. Diabetes symptoms mostly affect your heart, eyes,
When you’re suddenly struck with a toothache, floating ideas of home remedies may quickly come to mind. Whether you heard it from your great-aunt or
Although you may think of general health and dental health as two completely unrelated categories, they are much more connected than the average person suspects.
Have you ever heard someone say, “I would rather have a root canal”? Most of us are used to hearing root canals compared to some
We’re no strangers to extreme temperatures and dry weather in Abilene, and our lips are proof. Most of us experience chapped lips at some point
Saliva. Just the word can conjure an array of images in your imagination. From salivating at a delicious meal to studying Pavlov’s dogs to watching
If you’re a new mom or about to be one, you’re likely already used to putting your needs second to the needs of this beautiful
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