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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Your 'Toothache' Might Signal a Problem Other Than in Your Mouth
posted: Aug 04, 2020.

You expect a decayed tooth, a fracture or a gum infection to be the cause for that toothache causing you grief. Sometimes, though, the answer may be “none of the Read more
No "Glee" in Tooth Grinding
posted: Jul 25, 2020.

Sure, it’s big news when celebs tweet selfies from the dental office… if you’re still living in the 20th century. But in Hollywood today, it’s harder to say who hasn’t Read more
What to Expect Before, During and After Implant Surgery
posted: Jul 15, 2020.

People are choosing dental implants at an increasing rate to replace missing teeth, either as an individual tooth or as a support for other restorations. But unlike other replacement options, Read more
Implants Make Dentures More Secure, Comfortable and Bone-Friendly
posted: Jul 05, 2020.

Even in the 21st Century, losing most or all of your teeth is still an unfortunate possibility. Many in this circumstance turn to dentures, as their great-grandparents did, to restore Read more
Cracked Mouth Corners can be Irritating - Here's How to Treat Them
posted: Jun 25, 2020.

As dentists, we often see other mouth problems besides those with teeth and gums. One of the most common is cracking around the corners of the mouth. Although usually not Read more
NBA Player's Injury Points Out Need for Mouthguards
posted: Jun 15, 2020.

Basketball isn't a contact sport—right? Maybe once upon a time that was true… but today, not so much. Just ask New York Knicks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. While scrambling Read more
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

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