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• posted: Apr. 18, 2023

Earth Day began in 1970 as an event to raise awareness of our environment. What began as a single day in April is now recognized around the world to bring Read More

• posted: Apr. 11, 2023

One of the greatest features our team at Gary A. Olen, DDS, MS, Inc. & Michael Maurer, DDS, Inc. offers is the ability to see first-hand how we can help Read More

• posted: Apr. 04, 2023

The short answer to this question? Yes. Because your child’s breath is a reflection of his or her oral health, you should talk to the doctor if you notice any Read More

• posted: Mar. 28, 2023

Let’s call it the cranky phase. Let’s call it the “Mom, I don’t want to” stage. When kids are little, getting them to brush can be a challenge. They bite Read More

• posted: Mar. 21, 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

• posted: Mar. 14, 2023

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

• posted: Mar. 07, 2023

At Gary A. Olen, DDS, MS, Inc. & Michael Maurer, DDS, Inc., we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and Read More

• posted: Feb. 28, 2023

the doctor and our team know how overwhelming it can be to pick the right dental products for your children. When you visit the dental aisle at the grocery store, Read More

• posted: Feb. 21, 2023

“Non-nutritive sucking behavior”? That’s a mouthful—literally! This term describes behaviors such as thumb sucking and pacifier use, which are generally healthy, self-soothing activities for infants and toddlers. But, if followed Read More

• posted: Feb. 14, 2023

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

• posted: Feb. 07, 2023

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, so it’s a great time for our team at Gary A. Olen, DDS, MS, Inc. & Michael Maurer, DDS, Inc. to talk about Read More

• posted: Jan. 31, 2023

As a parent, it is your job to instill good dental habits in your kids, and this starts even earlier than you might realize. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Read More

• posted: Jan. 24, 2023

When you were a child, your mother may have instructed you to drink all your milk to build strong bones. Now that you have children of your own, you may Read More

• posted: Jan. 17, 2023

Children are born with a set of primary teeth – 20 to be exact – that help them learn to chew and speak, and develop enough space in the jaw Read More

• posted: Jan. 10, 2023

First word, first step, first haircut, first… toothbrush? While it may not be considered a typical milestone, choosing the right first toothbrush is an important first step in your child’s Read More

• posted: Jan. 03, 2023

While you make sure your family is getting the best care possible, with regular dental checkups and cleanings at our El Cajon, California office, there is one family member that Read More