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White Spots on Your Teeth After Braces May Be An Early Sign of Enamel Loss
posted: Apr. 24, 2015.
After months of treatment we’ve removed your braces and your new smile emerges. Upon closer view, however, you notice a number of chalky white spots on your teeth. These pale Read more -
Shaquille O'Neal's Slam Dunk Against Sleep Apnea
posted: Apr. 09, 2015.
You may think snoring is a minor problem, but it can be a lot more than that. Just ask hoops star Shaquille O'Neal, whose rambunctious snoring bothered his girlfriend Read more -
Chronic Biting Habits Can Lead to Loose Teeth
posted: Mar. 25, 2015.
Periodontal (gum) disease is the most likely cause of a loose, permanent tooth. This progressive infection causes damage to the gums and bone tissues that hold teeth in place, Read more -
John Stamos, Britney Spears, and How to Relax During Dental Treatment
posted: Mar. 10, 2015.
We're always tickled to see dentists represented in popular culture, especially when portrayed by an actor as handsome as John Stamos. On the hit television show Glee, Stamos played Read more -
Choose a Mouthrinse Carefully if you want to Enhance your Dental Health
posted: Feb. 23, 2015.
Many people use a mouthrinse as part of their daily oral hygiene. If you’d also like to include a mouthrinse in your regimen, the kind you choose will depend Read more -
Padma Lakshmi's Smile: A Recipe for Beauty
posted: Feb. 13, 2015.
Before she began hosting the long-running TV competition Top Chef, Padma Lakshmi was a well-known model and successful cookbook author. (Appropriately, she is said to have been “discovered” by Read more -
Orthodontic Headgear: What It Is and Why It May be Needed
posted: Jan. 29, 2015.
Most of us are quite familiar with what traditional braces look like. But occasionally we see more complex-looking devices being worn by young orthodontic patients: thicker wires that extend Read more -
Take a Lesson From Hockey Player Mike Bossy
posted: Jan. 14, 2015.
It might seem that adults who play aggressive, high-contact professional sports (ice hockey, for example) have the highest chance of sustaining dental injuries. But for many — like NHL Read more -
Help Your Mouth's Ability to Fight Tooth Decay With Better Hygiene and Diet
posted: Dec. 30, 2014.
Your teeth have enemies — bacteria that feed on biofilm, a thin layer of food remnant known as plaque that sticks to your teeth, are one such example. After Read more -
Flossing: An Important Part of TV Designer Nate Berkus' Oral Health Routine
posted: Dec. 26, 2014.
As one of America's most beloved go-to guys for inspiration on the latest interior design trends, Nate Berkus has written a highly successful book, Home Rules: Transform the Place Read more -
Assessing Your Risk for Severe Gum Disease
posted: Dec. 11, 2014.
We’re all susceptible to gum disease when we fail to practice effective daily brushing and flossing. But you may have a greater risk of gum disease (and more severe Read more -
Christie Brinkley's All-American Smile
posted: Nov. 26, 2014.
Model Christie Brinkley's smile has been a symbol of America's optimism since the seventies. Particularly well known for being the cover model for three consecutive Sports Illustrated Swimsuit editions, Read more -
Welcome to Our Blog
posted: Nov. 25, 2014.
Welcome to the Blog of Stanek Family Dental Whether you are an existing patient or searching for a dentist in the Milwaukee, WI area, we’re excited you are here. With the dental Read more