Don’t Be Afraid of the Dentist! Miller Family Dental knows that some folks avoid the dentist’s chair like the plague. According to studies at the Dental Fears Research Clinic at the University of Washington, as many as 8% of Americans are too afraid to go to the dentist, and 20% are too anxious to visit […]
Full disclosure before your Torrance dental team at Miller Family Dental starts dropping knowledge on the muscles in your mouth that are partially to thank (or blame) for the foods you love: we’re hungry as we write this and are envisioning pizza; yummy, savory pizza with cheese that stretches when you grab a slice, crust […]
If you’ve ever gone too long between brushing your teeth, you know how slimy and dirty your teeth can feel. Some people lovingly call this layer of grime “teeth sweaters.” But it has a real name: plaque. Plaque is common, but it can cause poor oral health if you ignore it. Read below for more […]
Someone once said, “Do not regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many.” How true! While it can be frustrating to watch your health change as you age, you don’t have to accept poor oral health and tooth loss as just an inevitable part of the aging process. Your oral health is just […]
If you’re missing teeth or have a sunken upper jaw, you might have heard about a sinus lift procedure (or your dentist might have recommended one). If you’re considering a sinus lift, here’s what you need to know about the procedure, what it entails, and its benefits. What is a Sinus Lift? A sinus lift […]
At Miller Family Dental, our bad news is usually limited to the diagnosis of a dental infection that we can treat without much difficulty. We’d like to keep it that way, which is why we may broach more sensitive subjects at times, specifically around the ages of 11 and 12, when doctors might recommend a […]
We’ve all had a toothache at some point or another. While you should always consult your Torrance dentist, it’s not always a serious problem. Often, the issue can be fixed with a filling or a root canal. However, many people have found themselves in a situation where the tooth is not salvageable, and the only […]
Maintaining healthy teeth is a common goal, and preventative measures are crucial to avoid tooth decay. Minimally Invasive Dentistry offers a promising approach, emphasizing the preservation of natural tooth structure. Miller Family Dental explores the procedures involved and clarifies the underlying methods. The three primary methods of Minimally Invasive Dentistry are: Early cavity detection Minimal […]
We’re not talking about a movie villain here — we’re talking about a hard, yellowish substance that can form on your child’s teeth called tartar, also known as calculus (and no, not the kind with math equations!). But if you want a formula, here’s one to remember: Plaque + Time = Tartar. What Is Tartar […]
Kids aren’t afraid to ask questions about everything under the sun; teeth are just one of the many mysteries they will ponder. At Miller Family Dental, our pediatric patients come up with some of the most interesting questions we hear—and we hear questions all day! Most of the time, kids’ questions about teeth are fairly […]
