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• posted: Mar. 31, 2026

Molars are made up of canyons, caves, pits, and seemingly endless caverns that are a breeding ground for decay. The protective solution is a sealant. When done correctly, a sealant Read More

• posted: Mar. 24, 2026

Psst—here’s some time sensitive information for you and your family. If your child’s teeth are sensitive to heat, cold, sweets, acidic foods, wind and/or air, it could mean it’s time Read More

• posted: Mar. 17, 2026

The habit of grinding teeth can be both painful and harmful for your children. If you discover that they are frequently grinding their teeth—a condition called bruxism—here is some helpful Read More

• posted: Mar. 10, 2026

the doctor and our team at Gary A. Olen, DDS, MS, Inc. & Michael Maurer, DDS, Inc. specialize in pediatric dentistry, and we understand that children can be frightened of Read More

• posted: Mar. 03, 2026

You’ve always taken care of your child’s smile. You make sure thorough brushing and flossing take place twice a day. You serve foods high in vitamins and minerals and low Read More

• posted: Feb. 24, 2026

Outside activities? You slather your kids with sunscreen. Biking? You don’t let your child leave the house without a helmet. Youth sports? You provide mouthguards and padding and headgear and Read More

• posted: Feb. 17, 2026

Not many people look forward to going to the dentist, especially if you already know that you need dental work done. A small amount of anxiety is one thing, but Read More

• posted: Feb. 10, 2026

Although using mouthwash is certainly not the equal of brushing and flossing, it does have benefits for your dental hygiene. If you use mouthwash regularly, you should find out which Read More

• posted: Feb. 03, 2026

We probably all remember sitting through history lessons during our schooling years. Revolutionary war heroes, English royals, and pop-culture icons filled the pages of our textbooks. Although you may recall Read More

• posted: Jan. 27, 2026

At our office, the doctor and our team do all that we can to make sure that your experience with us is the best it can possibly be. However, there’s Read More

• posted: Jan. 20, 2026

Dry mouth, also medically known as xerostomia, is the condition of not having enough saliva, or spit, to keep your mouth wet. There are many ways to keep dry mouth Read More

• posted: Jan. 13, 2026

When you replace your old toothbrush every three or four months with a new model, you accomplish three things: You keep your teeth cleaner (frayed brushes don’t clean as well) You protect Read More

• posted: Jan. 06, 2026

It's almost game day and you're wondering what to put on the menu for your guests. Most snacks are typically highly processed and unhealthy. Why not mix it up this Read More

• posted: Dec. 30, 2025

It may come as a surprise to learn that dogs, like humans, have both baby and adult teeth. Most dogs, unlike humans, have all of their adult teeth by the Read More

• posted: Dec. 23, 2025

At Gary A. Olen, DDS, MS, Inc. & Michael Maurer, DDS, Inc., we prefer our patients to practice good oral hygiene between office visits. Part of that process includes flossing, Read More

• posted: Dec. 16, 2025

As more people turn to bottled water and away from the tap, they may be missing out on one important ingredient that most brands of bottled water fail to include: Read More