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Wont yo u be our Valentine As Oscar Wilde once said Who being loved is poor We at the

~ Malenius Kingdom want to show our appreciation to our wonderful patients Starting February 151 to

April P 2012 we will be having discount Thursdays Cleanings exams and x-rays are 25 off the

regular price There are two excluded dates which are March 22nd and the 291h Payment is due at

the time of service for this offer Give us a call and we ll tell you all about it Of course you can

Dr Robert e Malenius DDS Pe amp Associate Park East Condominiums 1761 South Naperville Road Unit 105 Wheaton Illinois 60189 Office (630) 668-6180 Fax (630) 668-6441

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The Malenius Kingdom continues Buzzing with news and excitement Didnt win our Holiday Raffle Well you still can win Yes Dr Bob ha declared a Spring Rafne So come on in and enter Happy Birthday To You Yes another Royal Birthday Queen Tina had her day to

let loose on February 9th Heard she stayed up until 930 pm Big 25ish milestone day was celebrated by Sandy Cannova on February 81h Carolyn Wenig also had her 25 ish milestone on February I st And yes Jackie Orlove has her turn for her 25 ish milestone on February 2Th Sharon Gallagher has the 0ppOltunity to celebrate her big day on February 24t while Tom Hughes has his day to shine on February 12th Speaking of shining Kathryn Katie McLeland has her day to have that extra California glow on none other than February 14th Jim Pakula gets his turn to blowout the candles and make a wish on February 22nd John Rundle had his turn to splurge on February 8th Tammy Smith Talbot gets to have a honey of a day on February 19th Sue Simms gets more presents on February 15 th while Jenny Billhymer gets to celebrate her 21 ish milestone on February 25 th Anna Minter had her turn to make a birthday wish on February 1 st Wonder if it was for a new puppy Karen Martin gets her turn to relax and have everyone sing to her on February 19th Grace Oberg celebrates her big 1 Th bilthday on February 21 hopefully with a new shiny vehicle Fabulous Grandma Cathy Lundahl has the opportunity to celebrate big on February 28t and none other with Big 7 year old granddaughter Zoe Nathan Simmons gets to rock out his

~MALENIUS ampASSOCIATES General Cosmetic amp Laser Oen tis rry

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18th birthday on February 22d Gail Novosad gets dinner out

for her big day on February 2Th Konrad Genser also celebrated his big 18t and am sure all sang from here to England on his special day Lauren Pichler gets to carefully kick up her heels on February 20th Gail Shavalia had her turn to make a fabulous wish and eat cake on February 1 st Emma Craane had her big 9th birthday celebration with the whole gang on February 61h Faith Burgis reached the big lOon February 4t while Alaina Iioli tumed a Royal 4 on February I st Hopefully enjoying her new Chocolate Fondue-Maker Olivia Robin has the tum to receive fabulous presents for her Big 18 th Bilthday on February 26th We are sure Andrew Tomaras will have a Spectacular 90lh Birthday on February 20th New Twill Papa Nick Lien hopefully had his day to finally rest on February srh Harold Heier will have a bal1 on his big day February 2Th Won t be difficult if 7 h Grader Star Basketball Player Daughter Hallllah has anything to do with plann ing the celebration Hallnah made the Th amp 8th grade team even though on 14 out of 18 were kept that ~- - -i - - tried out Speaking of basketball stars 7 yVZlmiddot)~middot Grader Nate Consoli reported his team only )~ 0-~- 1~ lost one game But this reporter found out that V- _

his team won the Wheaton Christian Grammar School Championship More celebration is in store with sister

lt-_ Nicki planning on attending Clemson University in South Carolina this fall Congratulations to Tanya Hisey and boyfriend Mauricio on the arrival of a beautiful daughter Mia Jane Garcia born

October 12 2011 More Congratulations to Mary Pat Parks on her GGA (Gorgeous Gum Award) and I~ Tanya Carey on her 4th GGA Great Job

Office Hours Monday 900 am to 700 pm Tuesday 900am to 400 pm

Wednesday 900am to 700 pm Thursday 900am to 400 pm

(One Saturday per Month)

Dr Bobs Corner Are you current with your full set of x-rays Unfortunately the jawbone is not transparent Radiographs give us information necessary to maintain your optimal oral health Recognizing problems early can save you time expensive

treatment and discomfort Many people are concerned with the radiation exposure Have you gone on

~__c vacation Radiation exposure with a fuJi set of radiographs is significantly less than a ride in an airplane or a vacation in the sun We use

digital radiographs which is significantly less exposure than the older film version and much less than medical x-rays For further safety we use lead aprons with thyroid shields Nevertheless we always recommend radiographs when the benefits outweigh any potential harmful affects We assess each person as an individual and recommend an updated full set of radiographs based on past and current oral and systemic health status Why are radiographs so important They reveal what we cant see such as the degree of periodontal disease tooth decay and infections The bacteria such as shown on the left are

responsible for these problems has also been identified to be associated with heart attack stroke and man other systemic

t~ampfWUO problems Radiographs also reveal signs of clenching and grinding Chronic clenching and grinding can cause hypersensitive teeth as weI I as toothroot fractures

Actually for the passed few years our comprehensive radiographs has revealed many of our patients have cloudy sinuses Congested sinuses can be a sign of a recent cold

-----~~-- sinusitis or allergies If someone has upper molar pain due to the upper molars close contact with the floor of the sinus discomfort can be a sinus problem In this case we refer our patients to their doctor who can assess and treat the underlying problem

Congested sinus are more common during allergy and the cold and flu season Cold viruses thrive in dry conditions another reason colds are more common in the winter Antibiotics dont work against viruses Taking them wont get you well any faster and their overuse can cause the serious and growing problem of

antibiotic-resistant bacteria If you come down with the common cold what remedies can relieve congestion and cold symptoms Water and other fluids You cant flush a cold out of your system but drinking plenty of fluids can help prevent dehydration And yes chicken soup is soothing because of its possible anti-inflammatory and mucus-thinning effects Over-the-counter cold and cough medications in older children and adults Nonprescription decongestants and pain relievers offer some symptom relief but wont prevent a cold

or shorten its duration and most have some side effects Experts agree that these medications are dangerous in children younger than age 2 Keep in mind that acetaminophen (Tylenol and others) can cause serious liver damage or liver failure if taken in doses higher than recommended Read the labels of any cold medication carefully to make sure you are not overdosing

Humidifiers can add moisture to your home and help relieve dry mucous membranes that cause a stuffy nose and scratchy throat Make sure you change the water in your humidifier daily and clean the unit according to the manufacturers instruction to avoid

mold fungi and bacterial growth Zinc For years cold sufferers have treated their symptoms with over-the-counter remedies containing zinc The latest clinical trial research has shown that zinc does appear to help Research has shown that possibly taking a zinc supplement regularly might reduce the number of colds each year Basically the recommended supplement amount for adult women is 8 mg a day and 11 mg for men It is best to talk with your doctor about dosage as large amounts of zinc may be toxic Other Zinc cautions include lozenges that can leave a bad taste in your mouth and some people have reported nausea as a side effect The FDA warns that zinc-based nasal sprays can take away your sense of smell possibly for good

Many patients have found congestion relief and seem to have the clearest sinuses using a Neti Pot A neti pot is a container designed to rinse the nasal cavity Several brands are available in pharmacies and health food stores and usually cost

under $20 Neti enthusiasts say that regular use of a neti pot is more effective for nasal allergy and sinus problems than are over-the-counter medications Always use water that is distilled sterile previously boiled and cooled or filtered with an absolute pore size of one micron or smaller Use about 16 ounces (1 pint) of the lukewarm processed water and add the neti pot saline solution You can make your own solution by adding 1 teaspoon of salt Some people add Y2 teaspoon of baking soda to buffer the solution and make it gentler on the nose Always clean your pot after each use with sterile water and dont use left-over solution It is recommended using a ceramic neti pot as they can be washed in the dishwasher Always allow your neti pot to dry completely in between uses There have been reports of people using tap

water or left-over solution who contracted encephalitis caused by an infection with Naegleria fowleri It is rare but this is a lifeshythreatening amoeba can be found in tap water and is common in rivers and lakes

AAre your sinuses congested Let us up date your radiographs and give you a heads up

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 our patients and each other Seventy Third Ed February 2012