What parents do with their children’s baby teeth varies from family to family. Some save them, some throw them away, and some make a craft project or a keepsake from them. Recent research is even exploring the possibility of having parents store their children’s baby teeth to preserve mesenchymal stem cell content in the event […]
Do you remember your first time chewing gum? If you’re like some of us at Miller Family Dental, you might even recall hearing that swallowing gum would result in it staying in your stomach for up to seven years! There are a lot of myths that still float around these days, so if you hear […]
According to the American Dental Association, at least 13% of all injuries to the mouth occur during sports activities. While helmets, shoulder pads, shin guards, and the like do a great job of protecting most of the body, Miller Family Dental would like to make sure that every athlete knows how to keep their teeth […]
If we told you that your mouth is the site of a constant battle between teeth and bacteria, would you believe us? Alright, maybe it’s not that dramatic, but the fact that teeth are always at risk of developing dental caries is no exaggeration. In case you’ve never heard about caries, Miller Family Dental is […]
You’ve heard it before: too much sugar is not good for little bodies. Or, more precisely, added sugar is not good for people, big or small. The more we learn about how sugar affects the body, the more we realize that additional sugars have many downsides for health. This is particularly true of dental health. […]
Cosmetic dentistry has grown in popularity over the years. However, many people are still unaware of the remarkable capabilities their dentist has for enhancing, rejuvenating, and transforming their smile. From whitening to full veneers, there is likely a cosmetic solution waiting for you at your home dental office! If you have questions about cosmetic dentistry, […]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), at least 40 Americans die each day from prescription opioid overdoses. As the opioid crisis continues to grow, so does public awareness, including the understanding that addiction to these drugs often begins with a legitimate prescription. For many teens, their first exposure to opioids occurs […]
It’s often said that a true friend will tell you if you have bad breath. Bad breath, formally known as halitosis, is embarrassing and can hold you back from truly enjoying your life and social situations. Like a good friend, Dr. Bradley Miller at Miller Family Dental, will tell it to you straight. Read more […]
The prevalence of oral cancer in America is increasing, with an estimated 49,750 people being diagnosed in 2017 alone. Of those newly diagnosed individuals, it is projected that only 57% will live 5 years beyond receiving the news. Oral cancer will cause almost 10,000 deaths annually, equating to nearly 1 person per hour. These statistics […]
In the United States, someone dies every hour because of oral or oropharyngeal cancer (cancer of the mouth and upper throat). Nearly 52,000 people will be newly diagnosed this year, and of those 52,000 4 out of 10 won’t survive over five years. Miller Family Dental in Torrance wants patients to understand their risk for […]
