Without a doubt, the biggest misconception the public has about dental health is that the effects of dental diseases are limited only to the teeth and gums. It can and does negatively impact the overall health of the body. Yet, as destructive as dental disease can be, most people, including many dentists and physicians, still…
Do you have a Health Savings Account (HSA) or unused dental benefits on your insurance plan? If so, and you’ve put off making your dental appointment in 2017, call Milburn Family Dental Office today! If you’re unsure the care you need is a qualified HSA expense or if it is covered under your insurance benefit…
The dentists and staff at Milburn Dental Office would like to wish you and your families all the best throughout the holidays. Our dental clinic will only be closed on Christmas & New Years Day (Dec 25 & Jan 1). Our Holiday Hours: Dec 22: OPEN Dec 23: OPEN Dec 24: OPEN Dec 25: CLOSED…
No oral symptom should be ignored – ever! Every oral health symptom is a warning that something abnormal is happening in the oral cavity and, if that warning isn’t heeded, it could lead to something far more serious. The important thing to be aware of here is that what happens in the mouth is not just…
Oral health can no longer be separated from overall health. Unless you are free of dental disease, particularly gum disease – and the other oral health issues that harm overall health – you can never be truly healthy. Gum Disease Gum disease can increase the risk and severity of many more serious health problems, including…
Sugars in certain liquids can lead to tooth decay when sipped throughout the night. That is why it is important to only put babies to bed with bottles filled with water. Ages 0-6 Months Use gauze or a finger brush to wipe your baby’s gums, even when he/she has no teeth. Baby teeth begin to…
It’s important for you to take good care of your teeth and gums while pregnant. Pregnancy causes hormonal changes that increase the risk of developing gum disease which, in turn, can affect the health of your developing baby. Below is an info-graph to help you maintain good oral health before, during, and after pregnancy.
Gingivitis is the inflammation of the gums (known as gingiva) that occurs most commonly when a sticky film of bacteria (known as plaque) surrounds the teeth. Plaque constantly surrounds the teeth, but if it is not removed with proper daily brushing and flossing, the gums can become irritated, inflamed, and may even bleed. Irritated or…
There is a high level of dental caries in deciduous teeth in developed countries; at a rate of 20.5% in children, aged 2-5 in the US and 25% in children aged three in Japan. Traditional methods to prevent tooth decay in young children include sugar restriction, oral fluoride supplementation, and fluoride varnish. A new research…
When this article was first published in 2017, app-connected toothbrushes were a brand-new idea. Kolibree, a French company, was one of the first to bring one to consumers: an electric toothbrush that links to a smartphone app over Bluetooth and records how you brush. Since then, smart toothbrushes have become much more common. Several major…