For many, dry mouth is just annoying, and not a serious problem. But for some it can lead to other serious conditions. Saliva keeps the tissues in our mouths well lubricated, keeps out teeth clean, and helps digest food. Inadequate saliva can be uncomfortable, lead to problems eating and speaking, and contribute to tooth decay.
While aging itself is responsible for some dry mouth, most cases are due to the side effects of medications. There are literally hundreds of medications that list dry mouth as a side effect. Dr. Anderson can help determine the particular causes of your dry mouth, and help rule out rarer but more serious conditions.
If a medication is the cause, your physician may be able to prescribe an alternate medication. Many common sense approaches will also help, including taking frequent sips of water and stimulating saliva with sugar free gum or candy. Reducing your intake of caffeine, carbonated beverages and alcohol may also help.
Consult Dr. Anderson to rule out some serious conditions that reduce the flow of saliva. Once he has ruled out other causes, Dr. Anderson will recommend some simple remedies. There are also some oral rinses and artificial saliva products available. He will recommend that you be especially vigilant about oral hygiene, since inadequate saliva can increase your chance of tooth decay.
Dr. Anderson graduated from the University Of Iowa College Of Dentistry in 1997 and began private practice in Davenport. In the past 21 years he has built a successful practice based on advanced education and technology, hard work and compassion.
Dr Andersons most current pursuit is breathing and wellness, which is a whole health approach for treating his patients. Dr. Anderson has been trained as an AMD (Airway-centered Mouth Doctor), which addresses how oral and facial development effects whole body health. Dr. Andersons passion is helping those with TMD, craniofacial pain, sleep apnea and snoring. Dr. Anderson works with many other health professionals to bring improved health, relief of pain and a better sense of well-being to his patients.
Dr. Anderson travels around the United States to gain advanced dental education so his patients can rest assured that they are receiving the best, most up to date treatment available. Dr. Anderson has advanced training in craniofacial development, TMJ disorders, dental implants, CEREC restorations, cosmetics and conscious sedation.
Dr. Anderson is a member of many organizations including the ADA, the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine, the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, the American Sleep and Breathing Academy, the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation, The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the American Academy of Computerized Dentistry and the American Academy of Implant Dentistry.
Dr. Anderson believes in giving back to his community by participating in the Donated Dental Network of the Quad Cities. Dr. Anderson prides himself in caring for the whole patient and addressing their individual needs. Dr. Anderson is proud of his staff and the environment that they provide for the highest quality care for patients.