Keeping our teeth clean is an important part of the healthy routine that keeps them strong. The enamel that covers our teeth is the hardest substance in our bodies, so its natural design gives our teeth a needed boost to help them do their job...
Brushing, flossing, and mouthwash with fluoride. If there was a holy trinity for a quality daily personal oral hygiene routine, this would be that triumvirate. For some folks, these are an easy enough set of daily goals to attain, but for others, there are a...
Teledentistry is not a new concept, but it has certainly become a focal point for many medical professionals and patients over the last couple of years due to the daily impact of COVID-19. For many years, teledentistry has been a useful — if not valuable —...
Happy New Year from your friends here at McIlwain Dental! We often get asked, “What can I do to enhance my smile?” Well, there are many options available depending on just how much “enhancement” your smile needs. Let’s look at some choices that can help...
Board-certified. Have you ever seen those two words together and wondered what exactly that meant regarding your dentist? Well, it can mean multiple things and they all tend to bode well for someone like yourself who is putting the oral health and well-being in the...
It’s that time of year where we seem to be ingesting a bit more delicious treats! Whether it’s snacking on leftover Halloween candy or piling up a fat plate of Thanksgiving vittles at grandma’s it’s definitely the season of scrumptiousness. What does that mean for...
The path to the “perfect” smile is different for everyone. Some folks are born lucky, with a good genetic base and well-balanced maintenance routine they get the shining smile that instantly gets a smile back. Others face challenges both genetic and procedural, and that leads...
When it comes to maintaining your oral health, a consistent simple routine of daily brushing and flossing along with using a fluoride-based mouthwash is the trifecta for creating a healthy environment for your teeth and gums. If you are engaging in these activities daily then...
Temporomandibular. Yeah, that word is a mouthful to say. Actually, it is probably more appropriate to say it’s a jawful to say. Wait, is jawful a word? Tell you what, we’ll just stick to providing you with useful dental health information instead of worrying too...
We often get asked about water flossers here at McIlwain Family Dentistry. Do they work? Are they worth the money? Are they that much better than regular flossing? In this month’s blog, we’re going to answer those questions for you! Do they work? We find them...