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Are thumb sucking and pacifier habits harmful for a child’s teeth?
posted: Dec. 21, 2021.

Depending on how long the thumb sucking or constant pacifier use continues, and how aggressively the child sucks a thumb or the pacifier, it can indeed be an oral health Read more
Antibiotic Prophylaxis or Premedication
posted: Dec. 14, 2021.

In years past, it was often recommended that dental patients who had a history of heart problems or other conditions, such as joint implants, be given antibiotics before any dental Read more
Baby Teething Tips From A Dentist
posted: Dec. 08, 2021.

Teething is a necessary part of your baby's development. However, it is also uncomfortable. Teething can lead to irritability, inflamed gums, decreased appetite, restlessness, and even excessive chewing. Fortunately, as a Read more
Category: Oral Health
‘Tis the Season—for Healthy Dental Choices!
posted: Dec. 07, 2021.

It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re dashing through the snow to an emergency dental appointment, you’re not feeling very jolly. And post-holiday, no Read more
Top Reasons People Choose Veneers
posted: Nov. 30, 2021.

Dental veneers are a way to correct and transform your smile by using “contact lens”-thin shells of porcelain or ceramic material and bonding them to the front of your teeth. Read more
Thanksgiving
posted: Nov. 23, 2021.

At Millard Hills Dental Health Center, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! the doctor would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the OMAHA, Read more
How can parents help prevent tooth decay?
posted: Nov. 16, 2021.

Children are born with a set of primary teeth – 20 to be exact – that help them learn to chew and speak, and develop enough space in the jaw Read more
What Are Dental Sealants?
posted: Nov. 09, 2021.

You’re constantly playing defense. Your child spends two minutes in the morning and two minutes at night carefully brushing and flossing with a fluoride toothpaste. You make sure sugary and Read more
Cold Comfort
posted: Nov. 02, 2021.

The sounds of the season are filling the air—falling leaves rustling along the sidewalk, football cheers, holiday greetings—and the coughs and sneezes of your fellow sufferers. Yes, it’s cold and Read more
Repair Worn and Sensitive Teeth
posted: Oct. 28, 2021.

If you have a tooth that’s been damaged by decay, it may be difficult to comfortably enjoy eating the foods that you love. You may find yourself avoiding certain areas Read more
Category: Oral Health, Cosmetic Dentistry
Halloween: Candy, costumes, and more!
posted: Oct. 26, 2021.

All Hallows' Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over Read more
Let's Talk About Your Roots!
posted: Oct. 19, 2021.

You’ve learned a lot from your dentist and your family about how to take care of your teeth. You brush and floss, you wear a mouthguard when you’re active, and Read more
How to Subtract Those Added Sugars
posted: Oct. 12, 2021.

Sugars are the simplest carbohydrates, and are found naturally in fruits, vegetables, grains, and dairy products. Our bodies require these simple carbs for energy. (Even better, we don’t just get Read more
Year-End Insurance Reminder
posted: Oct. 05, 2021.

the doctor, as well as our team at Millard Hills Dental Health Center, would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly end Read more
When Snoring Becomes More Than Just Annoying
posted: Sep. 28, 2021.

Snoring occurs when the tissues in the throat relax enough to block part of our airways, or physical conditions such as enlarged tonsils or a deviated septum prevent air from Read more
Whitening Teeth with Braces
posted: Sep. 21, 2021.

Now that you are working hard to improve your dental health and appearance with your braces, it might seem like a logical time to whiten your teeth as well. But Read more