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Author: Anonymous updated: May 23, 2023

“The purpose of all war is peace.” - Saint Augustine Fire truck sirens, baton twirlers, marching bands covering patriotic tunes, colorful floats, costumes, and millions of red, white, and blue American Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: May 16, 2023

Perhaps you had a particularly irritating commute home from work, and you realize at the end that your jaw was clenched tight the entire time. Or maybe you grind your Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: May 09, 2023

"Motherhood: All love begins and ends there." - Robert Browning We would like to take this moment to thank all the great moms out there for being so great during their Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: May 02, 2023

The merry month of May also happens to be National Fitness and Sports Month, so take advantage of the warmer days to get outside and exercise! Bringing a friend, family Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Apr. 25, 2023

the doctor and our team at Richard R. Marek, DDS understand that many of our patients have a fear of dentistry. You may be concerned about experiencing pain from sensitive Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Apr. 18, 2023

During the early days of the environmental awareness movement, those who demonstrated against pollution, toxic chemicals, and the general public health were known as hippies. The early 1970s were a Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Apr. 11, 2023

Biofilm, the protective housing for bacteria, is a hot topic in the medical and dental fields. Routinely taking an antibiotic for a bacterial infection has become more complicated because of Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Apr. 04, 2023

What is oral cancer? April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. If you have been putting off a visit to our Chicago, office, now is an excellent time to schedule Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Mar. 28, 2023

A dental filling replaces and restores the health of a tooth that has been damaged. Often, the need for a filling results from a cavity due to a large amount Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Mar. 21, 2023

We want our children to have every advantage, including oral health. That’s why you encourage your child to brush twice a day. You keep the sugary treats to a minimum. Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Mar. 14, 2023

Millions of people, around Chicago, and beyond, wear green on St. Patrick’s Day so they can show their spirit for the holiday and avoid getting pinched. While it may Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Mar. 07, 2023

While you don’t have to wait to start eating right, March is the month the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics asks everyone to pay special attention to what goes into Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Feb. 28, 2023

What do you think of when you hear the term dental or oral hygiene? Brushing and flossing tend to come to mind, since that is what the terms imply. What you Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Feb. 21, 2023

Many dentists and hygienists recommend fluoride treatments for their adult patients. You might ask yourself, “Do I really need a fluoride treatment? I thought those were just for my kids.” Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Feb. 14, 2023

Valentine’s Day is best known as a celebration of love in all its forms. Pink hearts, red roses, and cute greeting cards adorn every surface you see. What many people Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Feb. 07, 2023

The American Academy of Periodontology stresses the importance of good oral health since gum disease may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Thus far, no cause-and-effect relationship has been Read more