Starting your journey to stellar oral health often begins in a dental office with a routine check-up. While many cleanings may seem the same, this is far from the truth. Your cleaning should be tailored to you and your needs. However, perhaps the most common...
Prepare to be amazed by the unsung hero of your mouth: the tongue! Beyond its role in taste, this small but mighty muscle boasts some remarkable capabilities. From its surprising strength to its intricate role in speech and swallowing, the tongue is a true powerhouse. Join...
Finding a "family dentist near me" is like hitting the jackpot in dental care. It's not about flashy ads or fancy clinics; it's about trust and convenience. A family dentist offers a kind of care that's both personal and professional, tailored for every age, from...
When it comes to your oral health, you deserve nothing short of the best. After all, without routine dental care, you could develop issues, like gum disease, tooth decay and overall poor oral health. The right Tampa dentist can offer a level of convenience and expertise that...
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...