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Category Archives: Expert Dental Advice

Should I Be Concerned About Small Cracks in My Teeth?

By Dr. Kenneth J. Wolnik | Published January 12, 2015

Have you ever looked in the mirror after drinking red wine or another tooth-staining food and noticed itsy bitsy vertical cracks on your teeth? Those small cracks are called craze lines and they’re actually a totally normal part of aging. Over a lifetime, your teeth endure a lot of stress from chewing and other activities… Continue Reading >

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Everything You Need to Know About Fluoride for Teeth

By Dr. Kenneth J. Wolnik | Published January 5, 2015

Dr. Wolnik offers dental services for children in Parma Heights, Ohio, near Cleveland. Please call us at (440) 740-3283 to schedule an appointment. Fluoride is a mineral that is naturally found in soil, rocks, water, and food. You may have heard your dentist talk about the importance of fluoride for teeth. But what exactly is it and… Continue Reading >

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How Saliva Production Affects Your Dental Health

By Dr. Kenneth J. Wolnik | Published December 1, 2014

Dr. Wolnik offers dental services in Parma Heights, Ohio, near Cleveland. If you have unbalanced saliva production (dry mouth) concerns, please contact us at: (440) 740-3283.  Did you know that your mouth produces approximately two to four pints of saliva in one day? That’s a lot of spit! This blog will help you understand how saliva… Continue Reading >

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Best Ways to Strengthen Teeth: 3 Strong-Teeth Tips

By Dr. Kenneth J. Wolnik | Published October 27, 2014

Have you ever wanted stronger teeth? Many of our patients in Parma Heights, Ohio, sure do! We’ve put together the three best ways to strengthen teeth to help you get stronger teeth! It all starts when you’re young, so the earlier you can develop good dental habits, the stronger your teeth will be! Here are a few of my… Continue Reading >

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Scared of the Dentist? Top 3 Tips to Overcome Your Fear

By Dr. Kenneth J. Wolnik | Published September 8, 2014

At Dr. Wolnik’s office in Parma Heights, Ohio, we know that going to the dentist can be scary. Even if you aren’t scared of the dentist, it’s totally normal to feel anxious about your upcoming appointment. In fact, 9-20% of Americans completely avoid going to the dentist because of their anxieties or fear of dentists. Don’t… Continue Reading >

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Senior Dental Myth: Dry Mouth is Normal (It’s Not)

By Dr. Kenneth J. Wolnik | Published April 21, 2014

As an older adult, do you suffer from excessive dry mouth? Does an older adult that you care for complain of dry mouth frequently? Do you assume that this is just a normal part of the aging process and nothing to be concerned about? Although it is a common myth that dry mouth is just… Continue Reading >

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The Top 8 Dental Myths Busted!

By Dr. Kenneth J. Wolnik | Published March 24, 2014

Throughout history, people have believed some pretty crazy myths about dentistry. For instance, in medieval Germany, it was thought that the only way to stop a toothache was to kiss a donkey. It was also once believed that the cure for all of your dental ills was to rub crushed worm powder or crushed lady… Continue Reading >

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What is Gingivitis & How Can I Cure It?

By Dr. Kenneth J. Wolnik | Published December 23, 2013

What is Gingivitis? How many times have you heard the commercials for toothpaste or mouthwash, touting the products ability to prevent gingivitis? Sounds like a good thing to prevent, but what is gingivitis? What causes gingivitis and what are its symptoms? How is gingivitis prevented and what can be done about it should it develop?… Continue Reading >

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Can the Bacteria in Your Mouth Cause Cancer?

By Dr. Kenneth J. Wolnik | Published December 16, 2013

Improper oral hygiene can cause gingivitis, tooth decay, and tooth loss, as you probably know. But did you also know that bacteria caused by poor dental care may also be a contributing factor in the development of systematic diseases such as heart disease, meningitis, spinal inflammation, and even cancer? The Bacteria/Cancer Connection Two recent studies… Continue Reading >

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Do I Really Need to Floss?

By Dr. Kenneth J. Wolnik | Published December 9, 2013

We’ve all had our dentist tell us about the importance of flossing every day. Part of us knows we should be flossing every day, and after every dental appointment, we tell ourselves that from now on, we will! But there’s also a part of us that wonders – is flossing really necessary? Do I really… Continue Reading >

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