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Keep It Cheesy for a Long-Lasting Smile
posted: Apr. 26, 2022.

You’ve heard people tell you to say “cheese” when you’re having your picture taken, probably more times than you can count. There is another reason you should be saying “cheese” Read more
Every Day is Earth Day
posted: Apr. 19, 2022.

During the early days of the environmental awareness movement, those who demonstrated against pollution, toxic chemicals, and the general public health were known as hippies. The early 1970s were a Read more
Quit Smoking to Save Your Smile
posted: Apr. 12, 2022.

You have probably counted a hundred reasons to stop smoking. It’s unhealthy. It’s expensive. It annoys the people around you. You have to schedule your day around the next cigarette. Read more
This April, Let’s Celebrate National Facial Protection Month!
posted: Apr. 05, 2022.

Poor April. While other months celebrate romance, or giving thanks, or costumes and candy, April has—April Fool’s Day and a tax deadline. We might be forgiven for thinking these two Read more
Oral Health Concerns Specific to Pregnant Women
posted: Mar. 29, 2022.

A lot of changes occur in a woman's body during pregnancy. Hormone fluctuations are responsible for many of those changes, including the need for additional attention to the teeth and Read more
Pick the right electric toothbrush!
posted: Mar. 22, 2022.

The electronic toothbrush has undergone several technological advances since the 1960s. Everything from design and bristle motions to rotation, oscillation, and sonic vibration has led to dramatic changes in this Read more
Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day
posted: Mar. 15, 2022.

Millions of people, around Grand Rapids, Michigan and beyond, wear green on St. Patrick’s Day so they can show their spirit for the holiday and avoid getting pinched. While it Read more
What happens if I don’t have my wisdom teeth removed?
posted: Mar. 08, 2022.

One of the things the doctor and our team at Miller Dental monitor during your dental appointments is the growth of your wisdom teeth, or third molars. Third molars generally Read more
How Often Should My Child See The Dentist
posted: Mar. 08, 2022.

Beginning good dental hygiene habits at an early age is crucial to your child’s oral health throughout their life. However, many parents may not be fully aware of what their Read more
March is National Nutrition Month!
posted: Mar. 01, 2022.

While you don’t have to wait to start eating right, March is the month the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics asks everyone to pay special attention to what goes into Read more
Lip Service
posted: Feb. 22, 2022.

When you think of the doctor, you naturally think of your teeth. But your dental professional is concerned with more than the teeth, as important as they are. All aspects Read more
Why Are We Recommending a Periodontal Consultation?
posted: Feb. 15, 2022.

The best way to protect yourself from gum disease is to be proactive: practice good oral hygiene at home and schedule regular checkups and cleanings in our Grand Rapids, Michigan Read more
The Origins of Valentine's Day
posted: Feb. 08, 2022.

When we think of Valentine’s Day, we think of cards, flowers, and chocolates. We think of girlfriends celebrating being single together and couples celebrating their relationship. We think of all Read more
How do I clean my baby’s teeth?
posted: Feb. 01, 2022.

Creating good dental hygiene habits early in your child’s life is essential to the health of his or her teeth, even when your infant doesn’t have any. By starting now, Read more
Tooth Worms? The History of Cavities and Tooth Fillings
posted: Jan. 25, 2022.

Scientists have discovered tooth decay in specimens that are more than 15,000 years old. The ancients once thought that cavities were caused by something called “tooth worms” … Eew! They Read more
The Secret to Fresh Breath
posted: Jan. 18, 2022.

Bad breath: We’ve all dealt with it. You’ve been around people who have it and, like it or not, you have had it yourself. It can be embarrassing and uncomfortable, Read more