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Do the medications I take affect my oral health?
Posted by Olds Family Dental Clinic on Tue, 1 Aug 2023Many medications, including vitamins, minerals and herbal preparations can have an effect on your oral health. Medications that alter blood clotting can influence bleeding during oral surgery or...
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Do I need an electric toothbrush?
Posted by Olds Family Dental Clinic on Sat, 1 Jul 2023As the variety of tools available to improve your dental homecare continues to grow it can be difficult to decide which tools and products are best for you. As you are deciding consider the following:...
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Oral Cancer
Posted by Olds Family Dental Clinic on Thu, 1 Jun 2023April is daffodil month, a program of the Canadian Cancer Society dedicated to raising cancer awareness. Oral cancer is a disease resulting from abnormal cell growth in the mouth, lips, tongue or...
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What are dental implants?
Posted by Olds Family Dental Clinic on Mon, 1 May 2023A dental implant is an artificial root made of titanium metal. It is inserted into the jawbone to replace the root of a missing tooth. During the first stage of surgery the implant is placed into...
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Is my child’s thumbsucking habit a concern?
Posted by Olds Family Dental Clinic on Sat, 1 Apr 2023Thumbsucking is a natural reflex for children. Sucking on thumbs, fingers, or pacifiers may make babies feel secure and happy. After permanent teeth come in, sucking may cause problems with proper...
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How should I replace my missing teeth?
Posted by Olds Family Dental Clinic on Wed, 1 Mar 2023There are two methods to replace missing teeth; fixed dental appliances, and removable dental appliances. A fixed appliance is one that is permanently placed and may be supported by your remaining...
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