Dr. Anthony Farrow of Farrow Orthodontics in Philadelphia, PA wants his patients to know that saliva is an important part of a healthy body. You make saliva when you chew—the harder you chew, the more saliva you make—and you may also find that you make saliva when you suck on sugar-free candy and cough drops. It is the clear,…
Over 4 million Americans suffer from dry mouth or Sjögren’s syndrome. Unfortunately, dry mouth can lead to increased oral health problems. Dr. Farrow from Dr. Anthony Farrow Orthodontics in Mt Airy explains that when individuals have Sjögren’s syndrome, the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks tear ducts and saliva. This in turn leads to constant…