posted: Nov. 28, 2023.

At Douglas W. McMillan, DDS PLLC, we know that as many as one in 88 children today have some form of autism, a complex brain disorder that affects a child's Read more

posted: Nov. 21, 2023.

At Douglas W. McMillan, DDS PLLC we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, the doctor wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a Read more

posted: Nov. 14, 2023.

In the eyes of most parents, nothing is cuter than their baby’s smile. Did you know your little one’s smile (that is, his or her oral health) actually plays a Read more

posted: Nov. 07, 2023.

Winter Is Coming. Okay, that sounded a lot more dramatic in a popular fantasy series. But here in the real world, winter is coming as well, so let’s look at some Read more

posted: Oct. 31, 2023.

Whether it’s a broken tooth or injured gums, a dental emergency can interfere with eating, speaking, or other day-to-day activities. According to the American Dental Association , you can sometimes Read more

posted: Oct. 24, 2023.

We all want to live our healthiest lives. We know that part of keeping ourselves healthy is regular visits to our Brentwood, Tennessee office for checkups and necessary dental work. Read more

posted: Oct. 17, 2023.

“What is the strongest substance in the body?” If this question comes up on trivia night, be prepared to impress your team when you confidently answer, “Tooth enamel!” Tooth enamel? The Read more

posted: Oct. 10, 2023.

You never know when you're going to experience a dental emergency, but if you do, it should give you peace of mind to know that emergency dental care is available Read more

posted: Oct. 03, 2023.

Adults are no strangers to feeling like there is never enough time in the day to get everything done. Your alarm clock rings and within minutes you ping pong around Read more

posted: Sep. 26, 2023.

You brush and floss thoroughly twice a day. You have regular checkups. Everything seems fine on the periodontal radar. Sometimes, however, even healthy gums can become sensitive and irritated. Is Read more

posted: Sep. 19, 2023.

Short answer: No. But, since an answer that short is hardly worth the time it took you to click on the link, allow us to explain further! We tend to think Read more

posted: Sep. 12, 2023.

If you suffer from sensitive teeth, you already know the frustration of having a type of pain that is hard to deal with. Because tooth sensitivity is sometimes unpredictable, you Read more

posted: Sep. 05, 2023.

It’s finally football season, and whether you’re on the field, at the game, or watching at home with friends, it’s time to work on some defensive dental strategies. Taking the Field If Read more

posted: Aug. 29, 2023.

Labor Day honors the contributions that workers have made to this country, and for many Americans, the holiday is a great time to relax at home with family and friends. Read more

posted: Aug. 22, 2023.

Accidents happen. Next time you’ll wear your mouthguard when you skateboard, never use your teeth to open anything, and carefully step away from your grandmother’s hard candy dish. But what Read more

posted: Aug. 15, 2023.

Many patients at Douglas W. McMillan, DDS PLLC are under the impression that harder brushing leads to cleaner teeth, but that is not true. Gentle brushing is just as effective, Read more