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Team Dark Chocolate
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Anonymous
posted: 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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February is Heart Month
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Anonymous
posted: Feb. 01, 2022.
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
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What is a crown?
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Anonymous
posted: Jan. 25, 2022.
If you have never had a crown before, you might be wondering why crown treatment is best, what the procedure involves, and which type of crown to choose. Let’s get
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Adult Mouthguards
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Anonymous
posted: Jan. 18, 2022.
You make sure your daughter wears her mouthguard to every soccer practice. Your son doesn’t step on the basketball court without his. Why not protect your smile as well?
Athletes of
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Ask Us about These Dental Treatments
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Anonymous
posted: Jan. 11, 2022.
There are a few dental treatments that the doctor and our team recommend for all patients to get if they wish to protect their oral health. Sometimes it’s hard for
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Tooth Protection and Winter Sports
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Anonymous
posted: Jan. 04, 2022.
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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New Year's Day Around the World
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Anonymous
posted: Dec. 28, 2021.
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
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Dental Emergencies while Traveling
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Anonymous
posted: Dec. 21, 2021.
You’ve planned your dream vacation. Your reservations are made. You’re packed and ready. You’ve even scheduled a dental checkup at our CHANNAHON, Illinois office to make sure you catch any
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Teeth Grinding
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Anonymous
posted: Dec. 14, 2021.
It might seem like you’ve gotten a great night’s sleep—but why aren’t you well rested? Worse, why are you waking up with:
A headache
Ringing in your ears or an earache
Pain in
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‘Tis the Season—for Healthy Dental Choices!
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Anonymous
posted: Dec. 07, 2021.
It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re dashing through the snow to an emergency dental appointment, you’re not feeling very jolly. And post-holiday, no
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Mouthguard Protection
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Anonymous
posted: Nov. 30, 2021.
Let’s talk about mouthguards and night guards—two crucial appliances that protect your teeth and jaw.
We could talk about how important a mouthguard is when you lead an active life. Mouthguards
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Thanksgiving
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Anonymous
posted: Nov. 23, 2021.
At Paula S. Fillak, DMD, Ltd., we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! the doctor would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the CHANNAHON,
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Why should I have my child’s wisdom teeth removed?
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Anonymous
posted: Nov. 16, 2021.
The wisdom teeth are the last of the permanent molars to emerge from the gums. This can occur as early as age 17 or as late as 21. Though some
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Headaches, TMJ, and Dentistry
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Anonymous
posted: Nov. 09, 2021.
That ache in your head may stem from your jaw. If your jaw falls out of alignment, you could have temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMD.
It's not clear what causes TMD.
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November Marks National Diabetes Awareness Month
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Anonymous
posted: Nov. 02, 2021.
Diabetes is a chronic disease that increases the risk for many serious health problems, including severe gum disease. November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and it’s a great time for us
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The Intriguing History of Halloween
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Anonymous
posted: Oct. 26, 2021.
Halloween is fast approaching, and the doctor wanted to be sure to wish our patients a happy day, no matter how you might celebrate this holiday. The Halloween that is
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