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    Senior Dental Care and Medication-Related Dry Mouth: What Helps, What Raises Risk, and When to Ask for a Medication Review

    ByDr Susan Pan, DDS

    Medication-related dry mouth is common in older adults and can do more than cause discomfort. It can raise the risk of root cavities, sore tissues, denture problems, and oral infections. This guide explains what causes it, what may help symptoms, why fluoride matters, and when to ask your dentist, doctor, or pharmacist for a medication review.

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    Tooth Extraction While on Blood Thinners: What Hamilton Patients Should Know Before Stopping Any Medication

    ByDr Cindy Li, DDS

    If you take warfarin, apixaban, rivaroxaban, dabigatran, aspirin, clopidogrel, or a similar medicine, a tooth can often still be removed safely. The key is planning. Here is what Hamilton patients and families should know before an extraction, including why you should never stop a blood thinner on your own.

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