Yes, absolutely. A recent survey by Oral-B® reveals that despite knowing that a healthy, good-looking smile affects not only their personal wellness but their professional image as well, very few
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I don't brush while I'm at work. Should I?
updated: Mar. 22, 2022
Yes, absolutely. A recent survey by Oral-B® reveals that despite knowing that a healthy, good-looking smile affects not only their personal wellness but their professional image as well, very few
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Going Green for St. Patrick’s Day?
updated: Mar. 15, 2022
Happily for all of us who like to celebrate with friends and family, there’s no need to be Irish to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day. Every March 17th, many of us
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Aging and Dental Health
updated: Mar. 08, 2022
As you grow older, your mind may be preoccupied with the health of your bones, heart, or brain. However, our team at Richard R. Marek, DDS will tell you that
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Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths
updated: Mar. 01, 2022
At Richard R. Marek, DDS, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to prevent.
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Common Emergency Care Visits: Toothaches and Abscesses
updated: Feb. 22, 2022
You never know when a dental problem may arise. Unfortunately, they don’t necessarily occur during office hours. the doctor can provide you with the proper information and treatment options to
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Gum Disease in Children
updated: Feb. 15, 2022
When it comes to gum disease and your child, it’s a good news/bad news situation. The very good news is that children rarely suffer from advanced gum disease, or periodontitis.
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Team Dark Chocolate
updated: Feb. 08, 2022
Valentine’s Day is the holiday to celebrate all the treasured relationships in your life. It’s a time to honor love in all shapes and forms with cards, social gatherings, and
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Is a Loose Tooth a Lost Tooth? Not Necessarily!
updated: Feb. 01, 2022
When we were small, a loose tooth wasn’t a reason to be worried. On the contrary! It was a time to celebrate: A permanent tooth on the way. A sign
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Three Must-Have Dental Treatments
updated: Jan. 25, 2022
There are numerous options for dental treatments out there, so how do you choose which are right for you? Our experts at Richard R. Marek, DDS have handpicked the three
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Caring for Your Night Guard
updated: Jan. 18, 2022
You might have experienced painful morning headaches. Or have a partner or housemate who begged you to please keep those grinding noises down at night. Or perhaps you were unhappily
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The Effects of Biting Your Nails
updated: Jan. 11, 2022
Also known as onchophagia, the habit of nail biting is one of the so-called “nervous habits” that can be triggered by stress, excitement, or boredom. Approximately half of all kids
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Going Green for the New Year
updated: Jan. 04, 2022
Does your list of New Year’s resolutions for the coming months include reducing your ecological footprint? If so, let’s ring in the year with some basic—and some innovative—dental ideas to
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New Year's Eve
updated: Dec. 28, 2021
Watching the clock tick down the final seconds until midnight, many of us- Richard R. Marek, DDS included- feel nostalgic about the passing year and hopeful about the new one
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Tooth Discoloration: Common causes and what you can do to stop it
updated: Dec. 21, 2021
Looking back at childhood photos, you may notice picture after picture of yourself with a mouthful of shiny white teeth. When you look in the mirror today, you wonder what
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What stinks?
updated: Dec. 14, 2021
Spilling soda on someone’s white shirt, telling an off-color joke at an inappropriate time, or sneezing chewed food all over the dinner table all pale in comparison to the socially
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Your Toddler’s First Dental Visit
updated: Dec. 07, 2021
It’s common for toddlers to be wary of strangers, but their first experience at the dentist shouldn’t be a scary one. the doctor and our team have five tips for
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