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Your Family Dentist in Springfield Discusses Dental Sealants

March 13, 2018

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little boy at dentistThe battle against tooth decay is a constant and challenging one for children. Constant because there are always bacteria in the mouth just waiting to erode tooth enamel and start a cavity; challenging because little ones may not have the patience or dexterity to brush and floss well. Fortunately, your family dentist in Springfield can help. We apply dental sealants to children’s bicuspids and molars to effectively block nasty bacteria from reaching the biting surfaces of teeth.

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Family Dentist in Springfield: How to Order Teeth Friendly Coffee Drinks

September 15, 2017

Filed under: Dentist,Uncategorized — Tags: — drolson @ 8:38 pm

woman drinking coffeeC-O-F-F-E-E! For some, their coffee is ready even before they get out of bed in the morning. For others, coffee represents a way to socialize with friends, meet a client or just relax after a long day. Whatever coffee means to you, there are ways to order this ubiquitous drink that will have less impact on your teeth. Read on for tips from a family dentist in Springfield.

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Family Dentist in Springfield Offers Tips for a Healthy Smile on Vacation

July 24, 2017

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Family Playing American Football Together In ParkBon Voyage! Have a safe trip! Send pictures! If you’re about to head out on a family vacation, you’re probably thinking about what to pack for yourself and the kids, who will get your mail while you’re away and all the fun you’ll have on your trip. That’s all great—but don’t forget you still need to make sure everyone takes care of his or her smiles while on vacation. Here are some tips from a family dentist in Springfield.

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A Family Dentist in Springfield Discusses Dental Product Expiration Dates

May 15, 2017

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mother and daughter brushing teethOpen your refrigerator and you might find foods or beverages that have been there long past the expiration date. Some are probably safe for a short time longer, but others need to be thrown out sooner rather than later for the health and safety of your family. But what about dental products? Did you even know that they have expiration dates, too? Fact of the matter is they do, and they are worth paying attention to. Here’s some helpful advice from a family dentist in Springfield.

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Springfield Dentist Dr. Olson Believes Strongly in Prevention

March 17, 2017

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Come see your Springfield dentist for regular preventive dental checkups. Can you believe that we’re more than halfway through the month of March already? Life is just so busy that the days just seem to roll into weeks, and the weeks roll into months—you get the idea. But no matter how life gets, you owe it to yourself and your family to stay on track with six-month dental checkups. These regularly scheduled visits to see Springfield dentist Dr. Olson and his team can truly help prevent dental problems from developing.

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1036 West Battlefield, Springfield, MO 65807 USA
Dr. Scott M. Olson Springfield, MO dentist. (417) 823-4900 scottolsondmd@gmail.com