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Missy was tired of having a headache at the end of every workday. She thought the headaches were caused by working on a computer eight hours a day. Then Missy went to the dentist and learned that she was wearing down the enamel on her teeth. Her dentist asked if she was having headaches and […]

Here in Central Oregon, we’re busy. We work hard, and we play hard. And when life gets in the way of our modus operandi, we search for alternatives. At Mill Point Dental, we appreciate the fact that spending a ton of time at the dentist’s office isn’t a top priority. We also know that our […]

Here’s your mission: name an actor or actress whose lips you find attractive. How many immediately come to mind? Three, four … ten? It’s pretty easy, right? Now try to name just one Hollywood star who has attractive teeth. Not nice teeth. Attractive teeth. Not so easy! The reason for that is because while we […]

If your teenager has expressed concern about canine teeth that have them feeling like a cast member in the latest vampire movie, or of bumpy enamel, there is a little-known solution that can smoothen out these irregularities in a single visit. The procedure is known as enamel shaping and is often used in conjunction with […]

You might’ve guessed that smiling can make you happier… but, live longer? Yep. We’ll take a look at some of the recent research into smile science that says it’s perhaps some of the best and easiest medicine you could ever prescribe for yourself for long-lasting health. And, think about it – what other medicine actually […]

Traipse through your local bookstore and you’ll find thousands of titles related to health, weight-loss, short-term diets, and long-term “remove all fun from eating” regimens. Not to mention, you’ll see several covers featuring perfect bodies, which might be as unmotivating as the prescriptions on the inside. We’re going to suggest some books that return us […]

If you’re visiting the dentist regularly and staying on top of your oral care routine, it’s easy to keep your teeth strong, healthy, and white. Habit and misfortune, however, can derail even the best-laid plan, leaving you with either chipped or stained teeth instead of the set you’d like to parade around the neighborhood. And, […]

Here at Mill Point Dental, we endeavor to use our new blog as a regular means for publishing valuable content for our community through monthly blog posts. Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, we’re able to further explore some of the most important topics pertaining to our industry and area of expertise here on […]