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How do I make my child’s diet safe for his or her teeth?
posted: Mar. 21, 2023.
The food you feed your child can have a lasting effect on his or her oral health. In fact, diet plays a major role in whether a child develops cavities Read more
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Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day
posted: Mar. 14, 2023.
Millions of people, around Milwaukee, Wisconsin 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
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Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths
posted: Mar. 07, 2023.
At Stanek Family Dental, 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. One Read more
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Dangers of Alcohol and Oral Health
posted: Feb. 28, 2023.
We often have patients who ask, “Can drinking alcohol affect my oral health?” There are, in fact, a few reasons why that martini may not be good for your pearly Read more
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What Are Dental Sealants?
posted: Feb. 21, 2023.
You’re constantly playing defense. Your child spends two minutes in the morning and two minutes at night carefully brushing and flossing with a fluoride toothpaste. You make sure sugary and Read more
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Valentine's Day History
posted: 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
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The Link Between HPV and Oral Cancer
posted: Feb. 07, 2023.
Cancer has become a common word, and it seems like there is new research about it every day. We know antioxidants are important. We know some cancers are more treatable Read more
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Dental Fear in Children: Brought on by parents?
posted: Jan. 31, 2023.
Two studies – one conducted in Washington State, and whose findings were published in the Journal of Pediatric Dentistry in 2004, and another conducted in Madrid, Spain, and whose findings Read more
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Are you nervous about seeing the dentist? You’re not alone!
posted: Jan. 24, 2023.
With advances in modern dentistry, a trip to Stanek Family Dental these days is pretty routine. But visiting the doctor and our team still makes some patients anxious—so much so Read more
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Germs living on my toothbrush? Say it ain’t so!
posted: Jan. 17, 2023.
You may have heard talk about the germs that can reside on your toothbrush and thought, “really?” It’s true—there are several kinds of bacteria that can lurk on the bristles of Read more
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How can parents help prevent tooth decay?
posted: Jan. 10, 2023.
Children are born with a set of primary teeth – 20 to be exact – that help them learn to chew and speak, and develop enough space in the jaw Read more
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Going Green for the New Year
posted: Jan. 03, 2023.
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 Read more
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New Year's Day Around the World
posted: Dec. 27, 2022.
New Year’s Day marks the beginning of the calendar year in most parts of the world. The holiday is celebrated on January 1st of each year. Customs and celebrations vary Read more
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How do I know if I need a root canal?
posted: Dec. 20, 2022.
Tooth decay affects everyone, with studies reporting that 92% of adults have had a cavity at one point in their lifetime. In more serious instances of tooth decay, however, the Read more
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Amalgam Fillings vs. White Fillings
posted: Dec. 13, 2022.
Many varieties of fillings are available at our Milwaukee, Wisconsin office. Most people are familiar with traditional amalgam fillings: those big silver spots on top of teeth. Made from a mixture Read more
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Infant Teething Remedies: What Might Help—And What to Avoid
posted: Dec. 06, 2022.
Some lucky babies wake one morning displaying a brand new tooth to the complete surprise of their unsuspecting parents! But your happy baby is irritable and drooling. Or your hearty Read more