Dry mouth, or xerostomia, is a common side effect of many medications. It can also be a side effect of cancer treatments, or the result of certain auto-immune diseases. Drs. Arti, Ashi, and Mathew and our team at Fairwood Dental Center will tell you that for most people, discontinuing their medication isn’t an option. The…
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When you were a kid, your parents may have told you to drink milk to build strong bones and grow tall and strong. Now that you have children of your own, you may hear yourself parroting those instructions you received years ago. Getting enough dairy is essential for young children whose teeth are growing. A…
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After your son or daughter departs for college, the last thing you want to get is a call or text to learn he or she is in pain. Drs. Arti, Ashi, and Mathew and our team at Fairwood Dental Center will tell you there aren’t many emergency situations that can be avoided when it comes…
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What do we know about osteoporosis? We may know that this disease makes the bones more brittle and vulnerable. We may know that osteoporosis is the cause of many a broken hip or curved spine as we age. We may even know that, for a number of reasons, women are far more likely to develop…
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