Marco Island Glossary of Dentistry Terms
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Dry Mouth

Dry mouth, or xerostomia (zeer-o-STOE-me-uh), refers to a condition in which the salivary glands in your mouth don’t make enough saliva to keep your mouth wet. Dry mouth is often due to the side effect of certain medications or aging issues or as a result of radiation therapy for cancer. Less often, dry mouth may be caused by a condition that directly affects the salivary glands.
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Friendly and Efficient!
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Very Friendly & Thorough
First time going to this dentist and him and the staff were very friendly and he wasRead more “Very Friendly & Thorough”
I was Impressed.
Front desk was polite and punctual. My hygienist, Cody, was outstanding. She was thorough, professional, and skillful yet also personable. I wasRead more “I was Impressed.”
Professional & Compassionate
Haven’t met Dr. Van Dyke yet, but Dr. Schulze is a complete professional & compassionate person thru-and-thru and the team he put together is hard to top. Yeni is the most comprehensive, knowledgeable, & detail-oriented hygienist ever. She keeps me inRead more “Professional & Compassionate”
Friendliest Employees
Island Tower by far has the friendliest employees. They always take care of me whenever I go there. Just like everyone else I dread going to the dentist, but here they really do make a difference! I highly recommend thisRead more “Friendliest Employees”
Really Enjoyed My Visit
Great office and team. Really enjoyed my visit with Dr. Van Dyke, and his assistant Sofia was great. Highly recommendRead more “Really Enjoyed My Visit”
Incredibly Professional!
Incredibly professional, competent and friendly. Always on time and always give the highest level of care and customerRead more “Incredibly Professional!”
Very Personable
Have had several cleanings with Cody, who does an excellent job and is veryRead more “Very Personable”
Fabulous!
I had my scheduled teeth cleaning today November 2nd With Cody the hygienist who was fabulous. Also I was examined by doctor Van Dyck who noted a few things for us to watch. The whole staff is very efficient and pleasant to deal it. Thank you island towerRead more “Fabulous!”
Explained Everything
Very professional and yet felt very comfortable with my hygienist. She explained everything and was asking if I was okay with the procedure. IRead more “Explained Everything”
Thorough & Friendly
Very thorough and everyone is super friendly. Cody was my hygienist and she was theRead more “Thorough & Friendly”
10/10 Recommend
Thorough & Professional
Highly recommended ! Very thorough and professional. I’ve never felt so comfortable at a Dentist’s office. Relaxing environment, state of the art equipment. Our family loves it hereRead more “Thorough & Professional”
Skilled & Respectful
Island Tower is always a positive experience! Cheerful, conscientious, skilled and respectful the entire staff gets 5Read more “Skilled & Respectful”
Gentle Care
As with every visit, I have received courteous and gentle care (and painless shots) from these dental professionals. I recommend Island Tower Dentistry to one andRead more “Gentle Care”
Long-Time Patient
I’ve been a patient of Island Tower Dentistry for 11 years now. Dr. Schulze and his staff have always gone above and beyond to ensure the best care possible. The level of professionalism far exceeds expectations and they make you feel right at home in a family orientedRead more “Long-Time Patient”
State of the Art
The staff is very professional and friendly. Dr. Van Dyke delivers a state of the art knowledge base to the practice. I highly recommend theirRead more “State of the Art”
Would Definitely Recommend
Entire staff very friendly and helpful. I am from out of town. Had a dental issue. Dr. Van Dyke was friendly, helpful and informative. Teresa, his assistant, was also very sweet. Would definitely recommend this dentalRead more “Would Definitely Recommend”
Terrific Job!
From the greeting at reception to the pain of payment, Dr. Van Dyke’s crew do a terrific job. Cody is a fantastic, skilled, caring hygienist…andRead more “Terrific Job!”
Efficient and Pleasant
I had my scheduled teeth cleaning today November 2nd With Cody the hygienist who Was fabulous. Also I was examined by doctor Van Dyck who noted a few things for us to watch. The whole staff is very efficient and pleasant to deal it. Thank you island towerRead more “Efficient and Pleasant”
AMAZING!
The Best
I’ve had many dentists over the years. These guys are the best. Friendly, efficient and more importantlyRead more “The Best”
Exceptional Experience
Been a Patient Since 1998
Dr. Van Dyke was Amazing
Highly recommended! I had a dental emergency. They got me right in and even discounted the exam price! Dr Van Dyke was amazing. He even called me the next the day to make sure I was feeling ok! They just gained a newRead more “Dr. Van Dyke was Amazing”
Absolutely Awesome
Accommodating and Efficient!
As this was an emergency visit found the office to be accommodating, efficient and more importantly punctual. The attending dentist Dr. Garcia clearly explained the immediate issue at hand and discussed options in dealing/treating theRead more “Accommodating and Efficient!”
I Will Come Back
I found it very professional, friendly , and caring. When I am in this area again I will comeRead more “I Will Come Back”