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Sleep Apnea and Snoring

August 13th, 2025

Snoring may not be something you take seriously. You might even laugh or joke about it. But the fact is, anytime you or your partner snore to the point of waking, it could be a sign of serious health problems. Sleep Apnea and Its Effects Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that is potentially dangerous,…
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Quit Smoking to Save Your Smile

August 6th, 2025

You’ve likely heard that smoking increases risk of lung cancer and emphysema. But did you realize that your cigarette habit also has an impact on your smile? Chronic smokers suffer from increased dental problems that make their smiles unsightly. Understanding how smoking affects your oral health may provide the momentum you need to kick the…
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Dentistry around the World

July 30th, 2025

From the clinical perspective, dentistry is similar around the world. Dentists, like Dr. Steve Milios, go to school, obtain a license, and work hard to prevent and treat tooth decay, gum disease, oral infections, throat or oral cancer, tooth loss, and other conditions that might limit a person’s ability to smile, bite, chew, or speak.…
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The Importance of Oral Cancer Screenings

July 23rd, 2025

In our continuing efforts to provide the most advanced technology and highest quality care available to our patients at Smiles by Design, we proudly screen our patients for oral cancer. The fact is, every hour of every day in North America, someone dies of oral cancer, which is the sixth most common diagnosed form of…
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