It’s 2018, and it seems like everyone wants a super-white smile. But, as your Meridian cosmetic dentist, we want you to know the risks and rewards of at-home teeth whitening. Let’s help you make the right decision for your pearly whites. At-Home Whitening Risks There are countless products marketed as whiteners for your teeth at…
Travel Safe This Holiday!
The holiday season is full of a lot of traveling for millions of people. It is important to make smart preparations to travel save, with less stress. Your Meridian family dentist has some helpful travel tips to consider. Check Your Flight No matter where you are flying, it is important to check your flight often….
Pumpkins are Good For Your Teeth!
The time of year full of holiday cheer is fast upon us. Fall is in full swing, and with Thanksgiving coming soon, there will be lots of great food to go around. One of the best and most popular fall ingredients is pumpkin. There are so many yummy things to make using pumpkin including pumpkin…
Happy Halloween!
Halloween is here! And so are those tricks and treats, although there are considerably more treats than tricks. That’s why your family dentist in Meridian wants to give you some tricks to keep your teeth healthy during the treat season. Even if your little ones dress up as superheroes for the night, their teeth still…
Why You Should Brush Your Tongue
At Millennium Family Dental, we do everything we can to give our patients high-quality care and help them make the best dental choices. Great dental health starts with daily habits. Going to the dentist for checkups and cleanings is important but there is more to a healthy mouth than that. Regular brushing, flossing, and eating…
Protect Your Teeth This Summer
Summertime is here! Maybe you think of watermelon at picnics, baseball games, or backyard barbecues. Or maybe you’re planning an adventure with the family. Perhaps you or your kids are playing on a variety of sports teams. But do you also consider the damage summer activities can do to your teeth? And we’re not talking…
How to Choose the Right Toothpaste
Standing in the toothpaste aisle in the grocery store can be overwhelming. Why are there so many choices and what are the differences between them all? Which one is right for me? Oral hygiene can ward off a host of diseases, so it’s important we choose the one that is best for our mouth. Your…
Why Does My Dentist Take My Blood Pressure?
The average American adult visits their dentist more often than their doctor. These dental cleanings are the perfect opportunity for your dentist to take your blood pressure. Why? For over two decades, studies have shown a link between dental health and cardiovascular wellness. Dental problems like gum disease can contribute to hypertension or high blood…
St. Patrick’s Day and Spring Cleaning
With spring in the air, your mind might be filled with everything from chores around the house to the luck of the Irish. Unfortunately, when it comes to dental care, you need more than luck to keep your teeth clean and beautiful. This St. Patrick’s Day, Millennium Family Dental wants to challenge you to make…
What to do if You are Scared of the Dentist
Dental anxiety is a common condition as nearly 40% of people have some kind of dental anxiety and 15% of people will avoid the dentist at all cost, choosing to suffer with periodontal disease or cavities rather than see the dentist. One woman even claimed that she would rather give birth than go see the…