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Generic Clear Aligners vs. Invisalign®

June 18th, 2025

You may have a talent for home repairs. You may be able to rebuild your computer. You may even be able to put together a whole room of furniture armed only with flat-box kits and an Allen wrench. But, please—don’t try do-it-yourself orthodontics! Now that generic clear aligners are available, you might consider giving them…
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What are dental implants?

June 11th, 2025

Do you have a space where a tooth used to be? Were you born with a missing tooth? Are you getting ready for dentures? You may be a good candidate for a dental implant. Metal dental implants were invented in 1965. Technology continues to advance with millions of implants placed in the United States and…
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Dental Tips for Your Summer Vacation

June 4th, 2025

Summer’s here, and it’s time to enjoy a well-deserved break! But even though school’s out, please take a few minutes to learn some tips from Dr. Steve Milios to keep your teeth and mouth healthy for a summer of great smiles. Hydration When you are active in warm weather, you need to keep hydrated. So…
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Dreaming of a stunning smile without using braces?

May 28th, 2025

Most of us aren’t born with a red carpet smile. And if you’ve thought about straightening your teeth but are apprehensive about doing so with traditional orthodontic treatment, Dr. Steve Milios and our team at Smiles by Design want you to know there is another option – Invisalign®! Invisalign is an ideal solution for most…
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