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• posted: Nov. 01, 2022

Many of our young patients experience anxiety during dental appointments. the doctor and our team want to help your child overcome any fear he or she may feel when coming Read More

• posted: Oct. 25, 2022

All Hallows' Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over Read More

• posted: Oct. 18, 2022

Dental emergencies are bound to come up when you have young children. the doctor and our team want to you to be prepared in case you run into a difficult Read More

• posted: Oct. 11, 2022

One of the most charming aspects of your baby’s beautiful smile is his brilliantly white teeth. But now that his adult teeth are coming in, the difference in color is Read More

• posted: Oct. 04, 2022

How better to spend the fall months than inside by the fireplace with a warm cup of cider and a book in hand? the doctor and our team at Gary Read More

• posted: Sep. 27, 2022

Kids are active, and with lots of activity comes the potential for mishaps. Before an emergency occurs, you’d be smart to stay informed about the problems your child may encounter. Here Read More

• posted: Sep. 20, 2022

Scientists have discovered tooth decay in specimens that are more than 15,000 years old. The ancients once thought that cavities were caused by something called “tooth worms” … Eew! They Read More

• posted: Sep. 13, 2022

Let’s talk about mouthguards and night guards—two crucial appliances that protect your child’s teeth and jaw. We could talk about how important a mouthguard is when your family leads an active Read More

• posted: Sep. 06, 2022

September is National Childhood Injury Prevention Month, and the doctor and our team at Gary A. Olen, DDS, MS, Inc. & Michael Maurer, DDS, Inc. are excited to share some Read More

• posted: Aug. 30, 2022

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

• posted: Aug. 23, 2022

Imagine that you sit down for some evening television, and during the course of the evening, you see five commercials regarding dental products. They all claim to be the best. Read More

• posted: Aug. 16, 2022

Many varieties of fillings are available at our El Cajon, California office. Most people are familiar with traditional amalgam fillings: those big silver spots on top of teeth. Made from a Read More

• posted: Aug. 09, 2022

Have you ever watched to see if your child is breathing through his or her mouth? Breathing through the mouth instead of the nose may lead to trouble for youngsters. Read More

• posted: Aug. 02, 2022

In a perfectly predictable world, your child’s teeth would come in—and fall out—right on schedule, right in place. But life isn’t perfectly predictable, and teeth can erupt—or fail to erupt—in Read More

• posted: Jul. 26, 2022

At Gary A. Olen, DDS, MS, Inc. & Michael Maurer, DDS, Inc., we know that brushing your toddler’s teeth can be an intimidating prospect. So we’re providing a few tips Read More

• posted: Jul. 19, 2022

There are many ways in which your oral health has an impact on your overall general health. There are naturally occurring bacteria in the mouth. Some of those bacteria, including Read More