Des Moines Dentist         Stephen R Thies DDS        Sedation Dentistry
Stephen R Thies DDS      
7506 Hickman Road = Des Moines = IA 50322 = (515) 276-0202
home meet the dentist what we offer newsletter sign up
map & hours appointments ask the dentist professional referrals  

Dry mouth - Xerostomia
 

Dry mouth problem is common in the Des Moines 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 (515) 276-0202.)

Dr. Thies 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 Stephen R Thies DDS 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 (515) 276-0202.
 

Denture Problems
In Des Moines Iowa and the surrounding
Urbandale - West Des Moines - Clive - Waukee IA areas.

Home | Meet the Dentist | What We Offer | Newsletter | Map & Hours | Appointments | Ask the Dentist | Professional Referrals  


 Copyright 2004    Internet Dental Alliance, Inc.

Terms of Use