Have you ever been told by your dentist or dental hygienist that you have periodontal disease or that you need a deep cleaning?

Hearing those words can sound intimidating, and many patients immediately wonder if something is seriously wrong. The good news is that periodontal disease is very common, and when caught early, it is very treatable.

The Glam Band heralded in the evening with cover songs from music’s greatest hits during Wittenberg Community Days on July 25 at Washington Park. The annual festival kept locals entertained with a carnival, food vendors, raffles, parade and more.

Imagine seeing your recipes, your mother’s and even your grandmother’s in print, along with stories about the recipes.

FRIDAY, JULY 31

OCONTO: National Walleye Tour, takeoff at 7 a.m. or first safe light, weigh-in 3:15 p.m., Oconto Waterfront Park and Harbor, 1301 Harbor Road. Details at https://nationalwalleyetour.com.

OCONTO: Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Farnsworth Public Library, 715 Main St. Story and crafts for preschool children. A caregiver must stay with the child.

More than 40 million Americans use GLP-1 medications to help manage obesity and chronic conditions like diabetes.

These medications have delivered positive results for many patients, although the side effects pose a challenge for some. ThedaCare has advice for people looking to better manage the potential side effects of these drugs.

As families head to lakes, rivers and pools this summer, a local trauma expert is reminding everyone that drowning is often fast, silent and difficult to recognize.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 4,000 fatal unintentional drownings occur in the United States each year, an average of 11 deaths per day. An additional 8,000 nonfatal drownings are treated in emergency departments annually.