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Xerostomia: What does that mean anyway?

December 4th, 2019

Does your mouth always feel like it’s dry? If it does you may be suffering from xerostomia. Xerostomia is defined as dry mouth resulting from reduced or absent saliva flow. There are various medical conditions that can cause this type of dry mouth, which you can ask more questions next time you visit us at…
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Thanksgiving Trivia

November 27th, 2019

At Spilman Dentistry we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, Jeffery Spilman wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a bit smarter at the holiday dinner table and help create some great conversation with friends and family. The Turkey There is no historical evidence that turkey was eaten…
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Heart Disease and Oral Health

November 20th, 2019

Is there a link between oral health and heart health? This is a question that has been receiving a lot of attention in recent studies. While as yet there is no definitive study that proves oral health has an effect on overall heart health, there is also no definitive proof that oral health doesn’t affect…
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What is a cavity?

November 13th, 2019

Cavities are the reason why most people fear going to the dentist. But they’re also the reason you should be visiting Jeffery Spilman on a regular basis. Specifically, cavities are the breakdown of teeth caused by acid from food, bacteria, and plaque that inhabit the inside of the mouth. While many people simply think that…
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