Dr. John F. Lann and our team always welcome questions from our patients in Round Rock, Texas, about their smile health. We look forward to supporting all of your oral health efforts to help create confident smiles. To help make this possible, we recommend excellent oral hygiene habits as the foundation to a successful smile. Your daily efforts lay the... read more »
Saliva is an important part of oral health. Saliva cleanses the mouth, aids in digestion, and prevents infection by controlling the bacteria and fungi in the mouth. Dry mouth occurs when there is not enough saliva production. Talk to Dr. John F. Lann if you have any of the following symptoms: - Frequent thirst - A dry feeling in your... read more »
Did you know that the bacteria in your mouth feeds off of sugars in your foods? Over 700 types of bacteria have been discovered in the mouth. So when we eat, our food can feed bacteria which allows them to create lactic acid which causes tooth decay. According to the International Journal of Drug Testing, a healthy pH for saliva... read more »