Name: Douglas W. McMillan, DDS PLLC & Mark B. Whaley, DDS
Address: 205 Ward Circle Suite 2, Brentwood, TN, 37027, US
Telephone: (615) 373-4242

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Prevention and Early Detection of Root Cavities Could Save a Tooth
posted: Jun 05, 2020.

Tooth decay is one of two dental diseases most responsible for tooth loss (gum disease being the other). In the absence of treatment, what starts as a hole or cavity Read more
Bitewing X-Rays an Important Tool in Early Tooth Decay Detection
posted: May 26, 2020.

It's difficult to measure how x-ray imaging has transformed dentistry since its use became prominent a half century ago. As equipment and methods standardized, the technology revolutionized the way we Read more
Bitewing X-Rays Safely 'Reveal all' About Back Teeth to Prevent Tooth Decay
posted: May 16, 2020.

Modern dental care wouldn’t be the same without x-rays. Since dentists began capturing x-ray images a century ago to detect beginning tooth decay, billions of teeth have been preserved.“Catching it Read more
You Don't Need to Pass a Football Like Patrick Mahomes to Remove a Loose Baby Tooth
posted: May 06, 2020.

Kids get pretty inventive pulling a loose primary (baby) tooth. After all, there's a profit motive involved (aka the Tooth Fairy). But a young Kansas City Chiefs fan may have Read more
An Implant-Supported Denture Offers a Number of Advantages
posted: Apr 26, 2020.

If you’ve had the misfortune of losing all or most of your teeth (a condition called edentulism), you still have effective options for restoring lost form and function to your Read more
Factors Besides Oral Hygiene that Influence Your Risk for Tooth Decay
posted: Apr 16, 2020.

Tooth decay is one of the world's most prevalent diseases — and one of the most preventable. We've known the primary prevention recipe for decades: brushing and flossing daily, and Read more
Oral Cancer Is Deadly - But You Can Lower Your Risk With a Healthy Lifestyle
posted: Apr 06, 2020.

An estimated 50,000 Americans are expected to be diagnosed this year with some form of oral cancer. Five years from now, if current survival rates still apply (57%), a little Read more
What You Can Do About Bad Breath (Unless You're a Famous Actress Pranking Your Co-Star)
posted: Mar 27, 2020.

Hollywood superstar Jennifer Lawrence is a highly paid actress, Oscar winner, successful producer and…merry prankster. She's the latter, at least with co-star Liam Hemsworth: It seems Lawrence deliberately ate tuna Read more
Dental Implants Help Maintain Bone Health
posted: Mar 17, 2020.

You’ve probably heard a lot about dental implants as replacements for missing teeth. So, why are they so popular with both patients and dentists? While other restorations can mimic the Read more
Your Dentist May Hold the Key to a Better Night's Sleep
posted: Mar 07, 2020.

Do you get enough sleep at night? If not, it could eventually lead to more than a grumpy next day. That’s why the National Sleep Foundation is sponsoring National Sleep Read more
Take Your Dentures out at Night to Extend Their Usefulness
posted: Feb 26, 2020.

There's no doubt about it — dentures have changed your life. Now you can eat and speak normally, and smile again with confidence. But if you're going to continue to Read more
A Different Kind of "Chip Shot" for Pro Golfer Danielle Kang
posted: Feb 16, 2020.

While the sport of golf may not look too dangerous from the sidelines, players know it can sometimes lead to mishaps. There are accidents involving golf carts and clubs, painful Read more
One Visit May Be All You Need to Restore a Chipped Tooth
posted: Feb 06, 2020.

As tough as teeth are, life can take its toll on them and sometimes lead to parts of them chipping off. Although it might not affect a tooth's overall health, Read more
Taking Care of Oral Health Crucial to Quality of Life for HIV Positive Patients
posted: Jan 27, 2020.

In the early Eighties, dentists began noticing symptoms among a few patients that indicated something far more serious. They were, in fact, among the first healthcare providers to recognize what Read more
We can Build up Lost Bone Before Your Implant
posted: Jan 17, 2020.

The “magic” behind a dental implant’s durability is the special affinity its imbedded titanium post has with bone. Over time bone grows and attaches to the titanium surface to produce Read more
Listen to Ellen DeGeneres: Don't Think You Can Get Away Without Flossing!
posted: Jan 07, 2020.

This year's Carol Burnett Award, presented at the Golden Globes, goes to Ellen DeGeneres for her “outstanding contributions to the television medium on or off the screen.” This is the Read more

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