Dr. Philip L Pike, DDS

Dental Health Associates's Dr. Philip Pike D.D.S. is a well-known dentist in Wilmington, DE. Dr. Pike is committed to excellence in dentistry and to providing impeccable care for his patients. In this series of articles, the Ohio State University's School of Dental Medicine graduate explains what patients should know about gum health, teeth grinding, and dry mouth.
Three Tips for Preventing Gum Disease
The way to prevent gum disease is to brush and floss each day, and to come to the dentist on a regular basis. Beyond that, here is some professional advice on how to keep their gums looking pink and healthy.
Why Is Nocturnal Grinding So Hard to Diagnose?
Nocturnal grinding is difficult for a dentist to diagnose because he or she has no way of hearing the symptoms unless the patient is asleep in bed. Generally, it is a spouse or partner who first notices that something is wrong.
Rooting Out the Cause of Dry Mouth in Adults
Dry mouth can be caused by many factors, however it is important …to note that it rarely pops up out of nowhere or because of a health issue in adults. Rather, it is usually caused by an outside factor like medications.