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Are thumb sucking and pacifier habits harmful for a child’s teeth?
posted: Sep. 19, 2023.
Depending on how long the thumb sucking or constant pacifier use continues, and how aggressively the child sucks a thumb or the pacifier, it can indeed be an oral health Read more
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Five Easy Ways to Prevent Gum Disease
posted: Sep. 12, 2023.
Gum disease can be painful and lead to missing teeth if you don’t treat it properly. However, there are plenty of things you can do to lower your risk of Read more
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What was your favorite part of summer?
posted: Sep. 05, 2023.
It's the end of summer, and fall is just around the corner. Soon the temperatures will cool down, the leaves will start to change, and the doctor and our team Read more
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Celebrate Labor Day by Getting Away
posted: Aug. 29, 2023.
Labor Day honors the contributions that workers have made to this country, and for many Americans, the holiday is a great time to relax at home with family and friends. Read more
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When Snoring Becomes More Than Just Annoying
posted: Aug. 22, 2023.
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 Read more
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Interproximal Cavities: The Inside Story
posted: Aug. 15, 2023.
Time to brush! So, you make sure you gently brush the plaque off the outside surfaces of your teeth. You want to present a gleaming smile to the world, after Read more
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The Perks of Dairy
posted: Aug. 08, 2023.
We all remember hearing this: “Finish your milk, it’s good for your bones!” If you have kids of your own now, you may catch yourself repeating many of the things Read more
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The Dog Days of Summer
posted: Aug. 01, 2023.
Here we are in the middle of the hottest time of the year. Yes, it’s the dog days of summer. But, wait—just what are “the dog days of summer,” anyway? The Read more
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Oral Cancer
posted: Jul. 25, 2023.
the doctor and our team want you to have the healthiest possible smile in the healthiest possible body. Oral cancer can affect the mouth, tongue, throat and jaw. Early detection Read more
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Can sealants benefit you?
posted: Jul. 18, 2023.
Molars are difficult to reach when brushing your teeth because they’re full of crevices, caves, and pits that can provide the perfect environment for decay. Sealants are the perfect fix Read more
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Planning Your Vegetarian Diet with Your Oral Health in Mind
posted: Jul. 11, 2023.
If you’ve been following a vegetarian or vegan diet, you know that there’s much more to living a healthy life than simply avoiding meat products. Making sure your diet includes Read more
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Fun Facts for the Fourth
posted: Jul. 04, 2023.
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 Read more
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Timing Matters!
posted: Jun. 27, 2023.
Many patients at Maria Nowacki DMD PC are under the impression that harder brushing leads to cleaner teeth, but that is not true. Gentle brushing is just as effective, and Read more
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How Sleep Apnea Can Affect Your Waking Life
posted: Jun. 20, 2023.
We all know that sleep apnea causes many a difficult night. Noisy snoring, gasping for breath, and waking up dozens of times a sleep cycle are the unhappy consequences of Read more
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Protect Your Enamel from Dental Erosion
posted: Jun. 13, 2023.
We know that the foods we eat and drink can have a definite impact on our smiles. Staining is an unhappy side effect of many of our menu favorites. That’s Read more
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Summer Treats for Healthy Teeth
posted: Jun. 06, 2023.
School’s out for the summer, and it’s great to have the kids home. After all, they deserve a break after all their hard work. And you want to keep their Read more