Dr. Robert e. Malenius, D.D.S., P.e. & Associate Office Hours: Park East Condominiums Monday 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 1761 South Naperville Road Unit 105 Tuesday 9:00a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wheaton, Illinois 60189 Wednesday: 9:00a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Office: (630) 668-6180 Thursday: 9:00a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Fax: (630) 668-6441 (One Saturday per Month) www.maleniusdental.com

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SMILES WITH HOSPITALI1Y Happy Independence Day! We hope everyone is having a fun and safe summer! Save money and feel better. Teeth need regular maintenance checks to avoid pain and costly repairs. Tartar and old plaque both cause damage and are unhealthy. Don't give up your favorite foods or smiling because of tooth problems, give us a call or request an appointment on our website.

The Malenius Kingdom continues Buzzing with news and excitement! Warm Birthday Wishes from us to you! Julie Hughes, Kingdom Dr. Mark's sister, is celebrating a milestone on July I T h

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Speaking of milestone, Chris Zettinger, is having his enormous day on July 13 th

• Sheridan Ellis milestone birthday is July 281h ! Nancy Berendt also had her milestone on June 8th, while daughter, Lisa is celebrating her 19th on July I T h

• Eric Ivik...happy big 33rd birthday to you! I am sure David DeCoursey is looking forward to his big day on July 22nd ! Lee Blew is having her big day on July 21 st. The Craane Family Leader, Paul, is celebrating his day on July 121h

• Rhonda Lindberg is having her day for fun on July 30th

• Robert Jerie's big day is July 31 51

, while David Shavalia's day to shine is July 5th ! Getting cleaned up for their double 4th of July birthday celebration are Emily & Melody Talbot! Let us not forget

the rest of the KingdomBirthdays! Michelle Adams, Kingdom Front Desk & efficient Editor & Chief, is celebrating her big day July II Ih, while Juli Eberle, Royal

Assistant, big day is July 28th ! This reporter's daughter, Heather Gregar, is having her big day on July 30th

...and getting ready to celebrate the upcoming birth of her 2nd

daughter, Angelina Marie, due in September! While grandson, Johnathan Neal is celebrating his 6th birthday on July 15th ! The same day is oldest brother, Tom Nealis' birthday. Let us not forget nephew, Kyle Nealis' big day on July 21 st ! And not only is Enzo DiSapia's birthday on July 271h

, but on July 27th him and lovely wife, Elizabeth are celebrating their 13th

Wedding Anniversary, at none other Disney World!

,r... Congratulations to Audrey & Alfred Peterson who are celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary June 6th

• Fireworks were an added touch to Mario & Julie Spina's wedding this fourth of July! Academic congratulations to Nicholas Bochat who graduated from Western Michigan University with a degree in Sales & Marketing. Big achievement award goes out to Star Patient, Brenna Paul's brother, McGreevy "Mac" who shined through his first dental appointment. Looking to "spice" up your life? Then

check out The Cook's Nook, Inc., 300 W. North Avenue, Villa Park, Illinois! Owner, Gayle

.rYlU._'" Hoag, promises quality spices-specialty hot sauces-Award Winning Salsas-BBQ Sauces, Dips,

and a variety of giftware, all at the lowest prices! Or have a taste for some awesome Chicago Style Italian Beef Seasoning? Well just let us know and we'll get "Cousin Joey" in touch with you. It is not only delicious but easy!

Makes a great sandwich on its own or add an extra touch with "sauteed onions and peppers and Provolone cheese." Sightings around town? Yes that was Kingdom Queen, Tina, and mom, Dorothy Fontecchio, who not only

attended Andrea Bocelli's concert, but also had the opportunity to go back stage and meet this

amazing artist! Sue Simmons & her Star Quality Husky, Cinnamon, made exercise fun by participating on the Husky Hike! I am most flattered for the recent request of

my childhood photo, so here you go! I am on the far right. Also pictured are my three brothers, Richard, Neal & Tom with my Cousin Geri front and center! Now, you know who you are.. .1et's see one of yours! Anyway, many of us have bought gadgets that looked like a great

idea, promising great results, only to, once again, disappoint us, being tossed to the side to collect dust. Which brings us to Dr. Bob's corner. The right electric toothbrushes, are not only worth the investment, but

have the "wow" factor! People that use a qual ity electric toothbrush often present with healthier mouths. We see less tartar and stain, not to mention a reduction in gum disease and cavities, leaving us saying over and over again "wow!" While it is possible to thoroughly and properly clean teeth manually, unfortunately we find that most manul toothbrush users fall short of disrupting the harmful bacterial plaque. So in our opinion, which electric toothbrushes have the "Wow" Factor?

Sonicare FlexCare by Philips. We carry these, and the replacement brush heads for your health and convenience. Sonicare FlexCare is their newest brush that offers a slimmer handle and brush heads. Sonicare produces 31,000

ultrasonic strokes per minute resulting in a "smoother ride!" We find that users have more plaque disruption and less tartar, stain, whiter and healthier teeth and gums. Wow! .....Sonicare offers a quadpacer that '. ~

lets the user know when to switch from one quarter of the mouth to the next. The handy timer also keeps track even when the user turns the brush off and back on, shutting off when attain ing the recommended two minute cycle. In a hurry, the Sonicare Elite also offers a one minute cycle, and for sensitive gums, a sensitive setting. For a more thorough clean, the "massage" mode is also available. Concerned with lingering brush bacteria? This model has the added option of a toothbrush head disinfecting unit. Research year after year, concludes Sonicare produces healthier teeth and gums. Sonicare toothbrush head replacement previously was recommended every six months, but with the newer model, replacement is recommended every three months.

., Oral B-Triump with Smart Guide by Proctor and Gamble, is our other favorite electric toothbrush, because it too produces healthier mouths! The triump pulsates (moves in and out) at 40,000 times per minute, producing a

"rougher" ride! Research is also excellent for this brush, and users often also come in with the "wow" factor, experiencing less tartar, stain, whiter and healthier teeth and gums! Many people prefer it's round head design, but we do not recommend their brush head with the rubber cup in the middle as we feel this brush is overly abrasive. Their newer model does have a convenient separate, countertop timer that allows brushing timing, and a reinforcement "happy face" when the recommended two minutes is achieved. The monitor also alerts if too much pressure is

exerted to assist the aggressive brushers, and has a 10 day replacement brush alert. Replacement is also recommended every three months.

These electric toothbrushes are especially good for those who have limited dexterity, such as the elderly and handicapped individuals. This patient population often need assistance, and the electric toothbrush is a thorough and convenient way to care for their oral health. This patient populations others such as "mouth-breathers," often suffer from dry mouth. Dry mouth is often the cause of increased oral disease. Children also benefit from the electric toothbrushes. When children are left to brush by themselves too often we see an increase of cavities and even tartar build-up. It is recommended that parents and/or care givers brush their children's teeth until the child is able to thoroughly clean their teeth, at least until they are five years old. This is easier said than done due to our busy lives and children striving at a young age to do it themselves. A good electric toothbrush can be a motivator, improving their oral health. If you still aren't sure about taking the step of purchasing one of these, we recommend trying a less expensive battery operated toothbrush manufactured by Butler, Colgate and Crest. They are not as comprehensive, but will provide good results and give you a milder experience of the electric toothbrush world. The bottom line is good oral health is a team effort. What you do on a daily basis can be just as important as our job. Plaque can tum to hard tartar in less than two days. If you can't feel the ridges of your teeth with your

tongue, tartar has formed and filled in the spaces and will continue to grow. Yes it is

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...;....,--.-.' growing right now! Don't let harmful tartar sit there for months. It harbors disease causing bacteria, which often leads to not only gum disease and cavities, but also bad breath and the discomfort of having it removed. There is no doubt. People who brush properly twice a day for two minutes and floss at least once a day, by far have less tartar, stain, healthier mouths, and longer lasting dental work. These are the people who will most likely have the least amount of dental problems and keep their teeth for a lifetime. Person after person that come through our office who daily thoroughly clean their teeth most often leave with only their next maintenance appointment and a smile on their face. It is true that there is no guarantee an electric toothbrush will put that smile on your face, but ifused properly, the likelihood of you being the smiling person exiting our office is much greater!

s always, it is our goal as well as our mission statement to "Serve patients as a knowledgeable, fun, and gifted team, inspiring trust while making a difference with

ou r patients and each other." Forty Second Ed, July, 2009