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Earth Day
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Apr. 16, 2024
The idea for Earth Day was the brainchild of Gaylord Nelson, a senator from Wisconsin. He envisioned an Earth Day that would be a kind of environmental teach-in. The first
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What’s an intraoral camera?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Apr. 09, 2024
One of the greatest features our team at Richard R. Marek, DDS offers is the ability to see first-hand how we can help our patients. While X-rays help us detect
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Do Spring Allergies Mean (B)Looming Dental Problems?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Apr. 02, 2024
April showers bring May flowers, and May flowers bring . . . allergies. If you’re one of the millions of people who suffer from seasonal allergies, you might be suffering
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Why do wisdom teeth need to be removed?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 26, 2024
Sometime around the late teens or early twenties, people’s wisdom teeth start to erupt. These are the third and final set of molars. When wisdom teeth come in properly —
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Can my child really avoid tooth decay?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 19, 2024
Great question! Yes, in fact, tooth decay is preventable! Decay, which is caused by sugars left in your child’s mouth, can turn into an acid, which in turn can break
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St. Patrick's Day: Celtic pride, green shamrocks, and lucky charms!
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 12, 2024
“St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time -- a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic.” Adrienne Cook
Lucky green shamrocks, leprechauns, and pots of gold – it must
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Are your teeth ready for the big day?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 05, 2024
Capturing the Moment
At Richard R. Marek, DDS we know that just about anyone who has taken on the challenge of planning her own wedding could tell you how important the
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Improve Your Overall Health with Regular Cleanings
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 27, 2024
It’s common knowledge that you should get your teeth cleaned every six months. But do you know why that timing is crucial? Studies have shown that your oral health connects
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Treatment Options for TMD
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 20, 2024
Temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) refers to a diverse range of disorders that relate to muscular function in the jaw and face — the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). That could mean difficulty opening
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The Start of Valentine’s Day
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 13, 2024
Valentine’s Day, also known as Saint Valentine’s Day, has been said to originate with a Catholic priest named Valentine several thousand year ago. Valentine defied the emperor at the time
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What are dental implants?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 06, 2024
Do you have a space where a tooth used to be? Were you born with a missing tooth? Are you getting ready for dentures? You may be a good candidate
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Dental Emergencies in Children
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 30, 2024
Dental emergencies are bound to come up when you have young children. the doctor and our team want to you to be prepared in case you run into a difficult
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Antibiotic Prophylaxis or Pre-Medication
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 23, 2024
At Richard R. Marek, DDS, we know the human mouth contains a lot of bacteria. A bacterium can travel through your body with routine activities that are a normal part
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What causes tooth loss?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 16, 2024
When children lose baby teeth, it’s a time to rejoice. But when adults suffer from tooth loss, it may be a sign of a serious problem. That’s when it’s time
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Should Children Use Whitening Products?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 09, 2024
As adults, we often wish our teeth could be as white as they were when we were small children. Baby teeth have thinner and whiter enamel than adult teeth, and
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Tooth Protection and Winter Sports
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 02, 2024
Just because it’s cold out there doesn’t mean you’ll give up keeping fit and active! Winter is the season for some of our favorite team sporting activities, and when you’re
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