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Why You Need Vitamin P

by Dr. Richard J. Walicki | Aug 27, 2016 | Cavities, Dentistry, Nutrition, Periodontal Disease, Prevention, Tooth Loss

First of all, what the heck is vitamin P? First discovered around 1936, the term is hardly used anymore – except maybe euphemistically for Prozac (fluoxetine) – which you definitely don’t need, unless you like playing Russian roulette with your health. Prozac is...

Why You Should Use Common Sense – At Least When It Comes to Oral Health

by Dr. Richard J. Walicki | Aug 2, 2016 | Dentistry, Periodontal Disease, Prevention, Tooth Decay, Tooth Loss, Tooth Replacements

Common sense. Does it seem to you that this has become a rare commodity nowadays? Possibly, then, it is really uncommon sense that we should be talking about. The latest example of an affront to logic – at least for me – lies in the latest media challenge to oral...

I Never Thought It Would Happen to Me

by Dr. Richard J. Walicki | Jul 9, 2016 | Cavities, Cavity, Communication, Dentistry, Prevention, Tooth Decay, Tooth Loss, Toothache

I have little doubt that some patients who visit a dentist and are told they have decay, but don’t experience any symptoms, are convinced that someone is trying to pull the wool over their eyes. There are probably several reasons for this. Possibly, they had been to...

You CAN Take Care of Your Teeth

by Dr. Richard J. Walicki | Jun 17, 2016 | Cavities, Cavity, Communication, Dentistry, Periodontal Disease, Prevention, Tooth Decay, Tooth Loss

This is a reprint of a column I recently wrote for our office newsletter. While it is only mailed to existing patients, it contains sentiments I wanted to share more broadly. Hopefully, it will help you consider a few things about your dental health and maybe even...

How Long Do Dental Crowns And Bridges Last?

by Dr. Richard J. Walicki | Dec 2, 2015 | Bridge, Dentistry, Prevention, Tooth Replacements

I haven’t written anything to the blog for some time now. Like so many people I know, I have been busy with other projects. Every now and then, though, something will come up and I find I tell myself, “I need to write about that”. Recently, an exchange with a...

Full Dentures – Problems and Solutions

by Dr. Richard J. Walicki | May 18, 2015 | Communication, Dentures, Medical Issues, Nutrition, Tooth Loss, Tooth Replacements

Millions of people worldwide wear full dentures. While we often associate this aging, wearing full dentures is not just limited to older adults. Illness, accidents -- sometimes even pregnancy -- can contribute to tooth loss and, in a number of cases, this affects...

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Dr. Richard Walicki is a dentist practicing general and cosmetic dentistry. While we hope you find the information contained herein interesting and useful, this blog is for informational purposes and is not intended to diagnose any oral disease. Dental conditions should be evaluated by your dental health professional or a qualified specialist.

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