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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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Thirsty? We Have Some Ideas on Tap

July 16th, 2025

No, we don’t mean the latest foamy offering from your favorite microbrewery. When you’re thirsty, one of the best options available is literally at your fingertips—tap water, straight from your faucet. It might not be the most adventurous choice, but drinking a tall glass of fresh tap water is refreshing in so many healthy ways.…
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Teeth Grinding: Not just a bad habit, but a dental concern

July 9th, 2025

Perhaps you don't even know you grind your teeth. Maybe a spouse or loved one woke you up in the middle of the night and made you aware of what was happening. For many people, teeth grinding is a habit and a mechanical reflex; when they’re awakened and informed they were grinding their teeth, they…
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