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

posted: Aug. 08, 2023.

You might have experienced painful morning headaches. Or have a partner or housemate who begged you to please keep those grinding noises down at night. Or perhaps you were unhappily Read more

posted: Aug. 01, 2023.

Here we are in the middle of the hottest time of the year. Yes, it’s the dog days of summer. But, wait—just what are “the dog days of summer,” anyway? The Read more

posted: Jul. 25, 2023.

the doctor and our team at Douglas W. McMillan, DDS PLLC frequently get questions about cavity causes and prevention. You brush twice a day and floss regularly. You rinse with Read more

posted: Jul. 18, 2023.

Congratulations! You’re getting married! Wow! It’s your twentieth reunion! New job? Great news! No matter the occasion, large or small, you want to celebrate it with your whitest, brightest smile. Read more

posted: Jul. 11, 2023.

If you are waking up with jaw pain, tension headaches, or facial pain, you may be suffering from a condition known as bruxism. This means you could be grinding or Read more

posted: Jul. 04, 2023.

The Fourth of July is a great time to get together with friends and family members for BBQ, games, fireworks, and other celebrations in honor of our country’s independence. While Read more

posted: Jun. 27, 2023.

Dry mouth, or xerostomia, is a common side effect of many medications. It can also be a side effect of cancer treatments, or the result of certain auto-immune diseases. the Read more

posted: Jun. 20, 2023.

At Douglas W. McMillan, DDS PLLC, we see a lot of patients who are concerned about their bad breath, also known as halitosis. So today we thought we would educate Read more

posted: Jun. 13, 2023.

The average adult has 32 teeth, a combination of molars, canines, and incisors. By middle age, however, most adults are missing at least one tooth due to an injury, decay, Read more

posted: Jun. 06, 2023.

School’s out for the summer, and it’s great to have the kids home. After all, they deserve a break after all their hard work. And you want to keep their Read more

posted: May 30, 2023.

When you have dental issues or just need routine care, you may try to put off making an appointment at Douglas W. McMillan, DDS PLLC. Common reasons for procrastination are Read more

posted: May 23, 2023.

Memorial Day is not only a federal holiday in the United States, but it is a day of observance and remembrance of those who died in service. Originally known as Read more