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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Why do wisdom teeth need to be removed?
posted: Jul. 20, 2021.
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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What Are Dental Sealants?
posted: Jul. 13, 2021.
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
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Your 'Toothache' Might Actually be Unrelated to Your Teeth
posted: Jul. 13, 2021.
When you see your dentist about mouth pain, you expect to hear that it's a decayed or fractured tooth, or maybe a gum infection. But you might be surprised Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Teeth Whitening For a Bright Summer
posted: Jul. 06, 2021.
Summer brings sunshine and warm weather, and many of our patients begin thinking about brightening their smiles this time of year. A whiter smile is one just one visit away
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Don't Ignore Chronic Mouth Breathing - It Could Disrupt Jaw Development
posted: Jul. 03, 2021.
Although the air we breathe has one destination—the lungs—it can arrive there via two possible routes: through the nose or the mouth. In terms of survival, it matters little Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Fun Facts for the Fourth
posted: Jun. 29, 2021.
The Fourth of July is a great time to get together with friends and family members for BBQ, games, fireworks, and other celebrations in honor of our country’s independence. While
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As Antetokounmpo Knows, Even an NBA Star Can Be Sidelined by a Toothache
posted: Jun. 23, 2021.
The NBA's reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo may seem unstoppable, but he proved no match for a troubled tooth. Antetokounmpo, the self-proclaimed “Greek Freak,” missed one of the final three Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Is sedation dentistry right for me?
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.
At Paula S. Fillak, DMD, Ltd., we are well-aware of the 25 million Americans who fear having to visit the dentist. Dental phobias are known to range anywhere from feeling
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When Snoring Becomes More Than Just Annoying
posted: Jun. 15, 2021.
Snoring occurs when the tissues in the throat relax enough to block part of our airways, or physical conditions such as enlarged tonsils or a deviated septum prevent air from
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How Not to Let a Dental Injury Ruin Your Summer Vacation
posted: Jun. 13, 2021.
After a year of lockdowns and other COVID-19 restrictions, people are itching this summer to get back out into the great outdoors. The good news is that quite a Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
3 Quick Dental Procedures to Put the Dazzle in Your Wedding Day Smile
posted: Jun. 03, 2021.
The traditional June wedding season hit a bump last year during the COVID-19 pandemic as many couples down-scaled or postponed their ceremonies. But with hopes that the virus is Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
See Your Dentist ASAP If You Have a Loose Permanent Tooth
posted: May 24, 2021.
Unless you're 6 years old and on speed dial with the Tooth Fairy, a loose tooth isn't a good feeling. It's also a sign something is wrong in your Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Why Kathy Bates Chose This Alternative to Braces and so Might You
posted: May 14, 2021.
Kathy Bates has been a familiar face to filmgoers since her Oscar-winning performance as Annie Wilkes in Misery. She's best known for playing true-to-life characters like Wilkes or Barbara Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Knowing How the Mouth and Face Grow Can Improve Bite Treatment
posted: May 04, 2021.
Correcting a bite problem involves more than applying braces. Orthodontists must consider a wide range of factors, including the type of bite problem involved, complications like impacted or missing Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
An Eating Disorder May Show Itself in The Mouth
posted: Apr. 24, 2021.
Although dental care is our primary focus, we dentists are also on the lookout for other health problems that may manifest in the mouth. That's why we're sometimes the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Here's Why X-Rays are a Safe Practice With Children
posted: Apr. 14, 2021.
X-rays are so interwoven into dental care that we often don't think twice about them. Even so, we shouldn't take this invisible form of radiation lightly—regular exposure at high Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures
