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General dentistryStarted blood thinners? Update your dentist before your visit
If your medicines have changed since you booked, update the dental team before your visit. Here is what to have ready and what needs an individual answer.
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General dentistryBreastfeeding and dental appointments: planning care and medicine questions
What to tell your dentist, which medicine questions need an individual answer, and how to organise a dental appointment while breastfeeding in Hilbert.
General dentistryDry mouth at night: what it can mean for your teeth
Why your mouth may feel dry when you wake, what Australian health guidance suggests trying, and what to note before a check-up at Sienna Smiles in Hilbert.