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Experience Relief From Dry Mouth in Oakland

Living with dry mouth in Oakland is more than just an irritating problem. It can lead to more serious oral health issues if left untreated. When you aren’t producing enough saliva in your mouth, you aren’t washing away food particles and bacteria sufficiently enough. As a result, you increase your risk for gum disease, cavities, and tooth decay. With our help, you will:

  • Chew and digest food more easily
  • Avoid problematic oral health concerns
  • Talk comfortably without discomfort
  • Stop feeling constantly thirsty

If you are dealing with dry mouth, we can help. Call 510-983-7444 for an appointment. Make sure you ask about our VIP Membership Club for coverage on your dental cleanings and exams as well as discounts on other services.

Dry Mouth Treatment Will End Your Discomfort & Improve Your Oral Health

There are many causes for chronic dry mouth. According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, it can be caused by tobacco usage, certain medications, nerve damage, health problems such as diabetes, radiation, or chemotherapy treatments. Whatever the reason, we can give you much-needed relief. Dr. Sibhatu or Dr. Ha will:

  • Do a thorough examination to determine the cause of your dry mouth
  • Provide treatment for any dental problems caused by lack of saliva, such as cavities or gum disease
  • Discuss your options for relief, which may include lifestyle changes or more frequent dental checkups

Also, many patients who struggle with sleep apnea deal with dry mouth symptoms too. You may notice other problems such as daytime fatigue, waking up gasping for air during the night, snoring, or frequent headaches. When you come in for an appointment, we’ll discuss how you can get a diagnosis and then treatment for your sleep apnea problem.

You don’t have to live with dry mouth in Oakland any longer! If you’re a new patient, give us a call at 510-983-7444 for an appointment. Existing patients should call 510-240-7264. We have appointment times available on Saturday to fit in with your busy schedule.

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Dry mouth is such a big factor in why cavities form. A lot of it is due to, it’s not entirely your fault. It could be genetics, it could be medication usage, it could be smoking. All these factors, environmental factors or genetic factors, can be sort of looked at, and then you can understand that, oh, when I have dry mouth, I notice that cavities are more frequent. So, ways that we can help, there are prescriptions for medications that we can prescribe to help increase the salivary flow. We have also these sprays that help sort of create more saliva, and keep you from having that dry mouth because that dry mouth is really harmful to your teeth.

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“Beautiful office, warm & welcoming staff. Dr Sabatu is thorough, skilled, detailed, & accepting. I have had so much scary dental work with no explanations, education, & very little compassion for my situation. He offered me options with rationales, answered my questions, & gave me the respect to make my own decisions. He’s friendly, open, chatty, & humble -willing to share our common humanity rather than a superior doctor who …” Read More – Kathleen C
“Everyone at Laurel Smile, from my initial phone contact, to emails , to everyone I met in the office was terrific ! Dr. Sibhatu was friendly, compassionate and brilliant. His knowledge and empathy are amazing. And I feel that I was charged a very fair price, which really helps these days! As someone who has run to Mexico in the past for dental care, I am truly happy to meet …” Read More – Deb C
“Everyone here from the staff to the dentists were really sweet and professional. I had the new client special and they treated my teeth with the utmost care and were very empathetic. I absolutely hate going to the dentist and it will never not suck, so you have to choose dentists who will at least make you feel safe and comfortable while going through the ordeal.” – Deborah J
“Great dentist! I felt really taken care of! Even though he had to squeeze me into his overbooked day, you would have never known it. He took the time to explain the images they took on a big HD screen and I felt like he had my best interest as a patient. I’m a going to be a regular patient now.” – Shawna L
“Great staff & they will go out there way to help you get ur dental needs done. I feel much better & they have me smiling again that why its called laurel smile. Parking easy to find too.” – Carmelita H
“Very friendly staff all around. Clean facility. Both my Doctor and dental hygienist were very competent. They took the time to answer my questions and gave me useful guidance.” – Phillip B
“I can easily say this is not only the most competent and nicest staff and doctors I’ve ever experienced being a patient for, their office is clean, the equipment is modern and I had the best experience at a dentist office I’ve ever had. They match their high review rating.” – Paul S
“I been using Laurel Dentistry for over 8 years and I always get amazing of the great service, professionalism of the whole staff. The dentists are kind and experts in all kinds of treatment I highly recommend them.” – Norma R
“Laurel Smile Dentistry is terrific. They are super professional and passionate about dentistry. I love the multi-cultural aspect of their staff and they well represent Oaktown.” – Susan E
“Awesome new patient sign in process, attentive care from the entire staff from front desk to hygienist to the dentist. Plus I can walk here from home…..highly recommend!!!” – Jide A
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Kathleen C

Kathleen C

Beautiful office, warm & welcoming staff. Dr Sabatu is thorough, skilled, detailed, & accepting. I have had so much scary dental work with no explanations, education, & very little compassion for my situation. He offered me options with rationales, answered my questions, & gave me the respect to make my own decisions. He’s friendly, open, chatty, & humble -willing to share our common humanity rather than a superior doctor who knows best. I’m grateful to have found my permanent dentist. Also, as a long time nurse manager in multiple health care settings, I can see that this office staff is well managed, they enjoy their positions & are respected & appreciated as reflected by their client centered attitudes. It’s a rarity: a pleasant dental office to visit.

Deb C

Deb C

Everyone at Laurel Smile, from my initial phone contact, to emails , to everyone I met in the office was terrific ! Dr. Sibhatu was friendly, compassionate and brilliant. His knowledge and empathy are amazing. And I feel that I was charged a very fair price, which really helps these days! As someone who has run to Mexico in the past for dental care, I am truly happy to meet these folks, right here at home!

Deborah J

Deborah J

Everyone here from the staff to the dentists were really sweet and professional. I had the new client special and they treated my teeth with the utmost care and were very empathetic. I absolutely hate going to the dentist and it will never not suck, so you have to choose dentists who will at least make you feel safe and comfortable while going through the ordeal.

Shawna L

Shawna L

Great dentist! I felt really taken care of! Even though he had to squeeze me into his overbooked day, you would have never known it. He took the time to explain the images they took on a big HD screen and I felt like he had my best interest as a patient. I’m a going to be a regular patient now.

Carmelita H

Carmelita H

Great staff & they will go out there way to help you get ur dental needs done. I feel much better & they have me smiling again that why its called laurel smile. Parking easy to find too.

Phillip B

Phillip B

Very friendly staff all around. Clean facility. Both my Doctor and dental hygienist were very competent. They took the time to answer my questions and gave me useful guidance.

Paul S

Paul S

I can easily say this is not only the most competent and nicest staff and doctors I’ve ever experienced being a patient for, their office is clean, the equipment is modern and I had the best experience at a dentist office I’ve ever had. They match their high review rating.

Norma R

Norma R

I been using Laurel Dentistry for over 8 years and I always get amazing of the great service, professionalism of the whole staff. The dentists are kind and experts in all kinds of treatment I highly recommend them.

Susan E

Susan E

Laurel Smile Dentistry is terrific. They are super professional and passionate about dentistry. I love the multi-cultural aspect of their staff and they well represent Oaktown.

Jide A

Jide A

Awesome new patient sign in process, attentive care from the entire staff from front desk to hygienist to the dentist. Plus I can walk here from home…..highly recommend!!!

Common Questions About Dry Mouth

What does dry mouth mean?

Chronic dry mouth can indicate several things. Dry mouth can be caused by a simple lack of saliva production, certain diseases such as diabetes, a sleep apnea disorder, or taking certain medications. Once we have determined the cause of your dry mouth, we can advise you on steps to take to alleviate the problem.

Can dry mouth cause bad breath?

Chronic bad breath is one of the symptoms of dry mouth. Normally, saliva helps wash away the dead cells that are constantly accumulating in your mouth. If they aren’t removed, these cells cause your breath to smell bad. Saliva also helps rinse away substances that, when combined with the bacteria in your mouth, cause cavities and gum disease.

How can you treat dry mouth at home?

Depending on the cause of your dry mouth, you can take successful steps to remedy the condition. It may be as simple as drinking more water to keep you well hydrated. We can also recommend specialty products you can use at home to help keep your mouth moist so you feel more comfortable.

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