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How to get Brighter Teeth for Life
posted: Apr. 23, 2024.
Have you ever wondered why some people have dull and yellow teeth, while others have bright, white smiles? It’s not luck. Everyone’s teeth naturally dull over time because of aging and Read more -
Is there really a link between my mouth and heart?
posted: Apr. 16, 2024.
Yes, indeed! While brushing, flossing, and regular visits to James E Mikula DDS are all key to maintaining a healthy smile and mouth, the doctor and our team want you Read more -
Weighing the Facts about DIY Scaling
posted: Apr. 09, 2024.
The dental section of your local drugstore or favorite online site offers more dental tools for home care than ever before. Little angled mirrors. Tongue scrapers. Gum stimulators. Interproximal brushes. Read more -
Snowball Effect
posted: Apr. 02, 2024.
Winter and its snowball fights are behind us, true, but there might be another kind of snowball heading your way—the snowball effect you risk when small dental concerns are ignored Read more -
What did the first dentures look like?
posted: Mar. 26, 2024.
Remember hearing about George Washington and his wooden choppers? Not his tools for cutting down cherry trees, but his false teeth. Actually, George’s teeth were made of ivory but were so Read more -
Are you at risk for oral cancer?
posted: Mar. 19, 2024.
Nearly 40,000 people are diagnosed with oral cancer annually in the United States, with more than 8,000 dying every year from the disease. Oral cancer has a higher death rate Read more -
St. Patrick's Day
posted: Mar. 12, 2024.
On March 17, everyone has a little Irish in them. St. Patrick’s Day is a joyous celebration of Irish heritage. The holiday originated as a commemoration of Saint Patrick, who Read more -
Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths
posted: Mar. 05, 2024.
At James E Mikula DDS, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to prevent. Read more -
Happy Gums, Happy Heart!
posted: Feb. 27, 2024.
Medical doctors and dental health professionals, like the doctor, have debated over the connection (or lack thereof) between gum disease and heart disease. While there still is no unanimous consensus Read more -
The Transformation of Valentine's Day
posted: Feb. 13, 2024.
Did you know the actions leading to the beginnings of Valentine's Day were actually centered on the avoidance of war? A Catholic priest named Valentine defied the orders of the Read more -
Help! My gums hurt when I floss!
posted: Feb. 06, 2024.
By no stretch is it rare for your gums to hurt during and after flossing. Even some bleeding is to be expected. This is especially true if you have not Read more -
Lip Service
posted: Jan. 30, 2024.
When you think of the doctor, you naturally think of your teeth. But your dental professional is concerned with more than the teeth, as important as they are. All aspects Read more -
Xerostomia: Big Word, Common Problem
posted: Jan. 23, 2024.
Xerostomia might sound like a serious and rare condition, but it’s more common than you think. If you’ve been feeling like your mouth is constantly dry, you may already be Read more -
Electric Toothbrush Innovations
posted: Jan. 16, 2024.
If you’re happy with your manual toothbrush, read no further. But if you’re looking for more options than “firm,” “medium,” or “soft,” there’s a world of electric toothbrush innovations out Read more -
How can veneers improve my smile?
posted: Jan. 09, 2024.
the doctor and our team at James E Mikula DDS know your smile is an important part of your appearance; it can be a source of pride or embarrassment. Everyone Read more -
Make this the Year You Stop Smoking
posted: Jan. 02, 2024.
It’s a new year, and it couldn’t come fast enough for many of us! Let’s do our part to make this a better year in every way—and you can start Read more