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Maryam Shirazi DDS
Christopher Hlas DDS		    
107 8th Street SE = Altoona = IA 50009 = (515) 967-4211
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Seniors and dry mouth
 

More seniors today in the Altoona area have retained their own teeth, avoiding the trauma of removable dentures.  Many are on medications creating dryness of the mouth as a side effect.

Without the natural benefit of saliva to decrease bacterial action, Dr. Hlas and Dr. Shirazi are seeing an increase of cavities on the root surfaces of these patients. 

Anyone on a medication causing a dry mouth effect should be encouraged to visit Altoona Dental Clinic for regular dental cleanings and topical fluoride rinses.

For more information regarding dental problems of the elderly, please call our Altoona Dental Clinic at (515) 967-4211.
 
Dry Mouth
In Altoona Iowa and the surrounding
Des Moines - Ankeny - Pleasant Hill - Copper Creek IA areas.

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