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Happy Fourth of July!

July 2nd, 2025

Happy Independence Day from Dr. Steve Milios and team! The Fourth of July celebrations in America may have changed a lot over the years, but there is no doubt that we Americans love to celebrate the anniversary of our country's independence! Today we're devoting the Smiles by Design blog to some fun facts about the…
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Why Are My Child’s Baby Teeth So White?

June 25th, 2025

One of the most charming aspects of your baby’s beautiful smile is his brilliantly white teeth. But now that his adult teeth are coming in, the difference in color is very noticeable. Is this something to be concerned about? Happily, probably not. Both baby teeth and adult teeth have the same basic structure. The inside…
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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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