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How pH Affects Oral Health

by Jill Meyer-Lippert October 06, 2017

What is pH? Potential of hydrogen, most commonly known as pH, is a numerical scale in chemistry that measures how acidic or alkaline a substance is...

Posted in cavities, Enamel Erosion, Oral Health, Side Effects, tooth decay, xylitol

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Let's Talk About Xylitol

by Jill Meyer-Lippert April 24, 2015

Recently, a Cochrane report was released putting the effectiveness of xylitol into question. Several well respected healthcare websites quickly pub...

Posted in Cancer, Dental Oncology, Oral Health, Side Effects, xylitol

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Xylitol and Oral Candidiasis

by Jill Meyer-Lippert December 21, 2013

What Is Candidiasis? Candida is a type of yeast that is naturally found on various areas of the body, including the rectum, vagina and the mouth. T...

Posted in Oral Candidiasis, Oral Health, Thrush, xylitol

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Drop the Lemon Drops!

by Jill Meyer-Lippert May 25, 2013

What a surprise it was to open an Oncology text book and read that one way to help our patients manage the discomfort of xerostomia was to recommen...

Posted in Cancer, cavities, chemotherapy, Dental Oncology, Dry Mouth, Oral Cancer, Oral Health, Side Effects, xerostomia, xylitol

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