Milford Dental Excellence has been providing oral health care to the Milford community since 1977.
We will typically have and lose 20 primary teeth early in our lives. As they fall out, we will grow, on average, 32 permanent teeth. That's on average, anyway. Did you know that not everybody has 32 permanent teeth? Maybe you are one of them. Your situation may be a result of hypodontia, a developmental abnormality. Usually, those with hypodontia [...]
In our previous blog post, we discussed some different types of allergies a patient may have at the dentist’s office. Part two continues this discussion in more detail. Signs of Contact Dermatitis Our last post talked about latex allergies. Sometimes these can be considered a type of contact dermatitis. When our skin comes into contact with an ingredient in fragrances, [...]
Haven’t been to the dentists in a while? Ever joke and say it is because you’re allergic to dentistry? Dental allergies are an issue that many patients experience when visiting their dentists. These allergies are mostly caused by materials that dentists use in their offices such as latex. If you have a dental history with allergies or ever experience any [...]
It’s been said a million times, and for good reason—healthy dental habits throughout the beginning of one’s life can stick with you through old age. Teaching these early on can enable your child to continue to have good dental care when they are grown. That’s why children should be taught, in early childhood, the importance of brushing and the correct [...]
Charcoal is an interesting substance that has recently gained popularity in the health industry. It can be found in health products such as lotions, soaps, face masks, toothpaste, and even cosmetics. “Activated” charcoal is made from coconut shells, peat, sawdust, olive pits, bone char or petroleum coke. This is a special type of charcoal that is produced at extremely high [...]
