“Narcotic analgesics cause xerostomia – drying of the mouth – and saliva naturally cleans teeth,” explains Price dentist Paul Martinez. With the loss of cleansing saliva, opioid use will lead to a higher incidence of cavities and tooth extractions.
For these volunteers, smiles come as rewards for work
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– March 17, 2017
