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  • When was your last dental checkup?

    posted: Jan. 15, 2025.

    While the doctor and our team tell you daily oral hygiene habits, such as brushing and flossing, are essential to optimal oral health, regular dental checkups at Miller Family Dentistry Read more
  • My teeth feel great. Do I still need to see the dentist?

    posted: Jan. 08, 2025.

    Absolutely. Checking in with the doctor on a regular basis—usually every six months—is essential to keeping your smile looking its best. At Miller Family Dentistry PC, we are proud to Read more
  • Smile, the New Year is Almost Here!

    posted: Jan. 01, 2025.

    We’ve been celebrating the new year for a really, really long time. It goes way back, but it started formally in 1582, when Pope George XIII made January 1st the Read more
  • Anemia and Your Oral Health

    posted: Dec. 25, 2024.

    One of the most common clues that you might have anemia is found in your smile. If you’ve noticed that your gums are suddenly paler than they used to be, Read more
  • Suffer from Dental Anxiety? Not a Problem.

    posted: Dec. 18, 2024.

    If you suffer from dental anxiety, we understand that paying a visit to our office can seem like a nearly impossible mission. Regardless of what the root of that anxiety Read more
  • Teens and Gum Disease

    posted: Dec. 11, 2024.

    You have a lot going on. School. Sports. Activities. Family. Friends. Teens lead busy lives and have busy schedules, so you need to budget your time and energy. One thing Read more
  • Root Canal Procedure

    posted: Dec. 04, 2024.

    Five words no one welcomes: “You need a root canal.” But if you are delaying treatment because you are worried about pain and an uncomfortable day in the dentist’s chair, Read more
  • Thanksgiving

    posted: Nov. 27, 2024.

    At Miller Family Dentistry PC, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! the doctor would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the Swansea, Illinois Read more
  • The Connection Between Your Mouth and Your Heart

    posted: Nov. 20, 2024.

    At Miller Family Dentistry PC, we know your dental health is closely connected to your overall health. We also know that the mouth can oftentimes be the first place to Read more
  • Tooth-Colored Fillings

    posted: Nov. 13, 2024.

    Once upon a time, silver fillings ruled in dental offices everywhere. For a long time, they were the only option dentists used to close off the spaces on teeth where Read more
  • Cold Comfort

    posted: Nov. 06, 2024.

    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
  • The Intriguing History of Halloween

    posted: Oct. 30, 2024.

    Halloween is fast approaching, and the doctor wanted to be sure to wish our patients a happy day, no matter how you might celebrate this holiday. The Halloween that is Read more
  • When should I floss during the day?

    posted: Oct. 23, 2024.

    A vital step in your oral health routine is flossing. We hope our patients at Miller Family Dentistry PC maintain good oral hygiene, including daily flossing between each visit to Read more
  • Dental X-Ray Safety

    posted: Oct. 16, 2024.

    It's easy to be skeptical about X-rays whether we speak of a full-body X-ray or a dental X-ray. Radiation is radiation. It's vital to know all the facts before judging Read more
  • Diastema, or, Mind the Gap!

    posted: Oct. 09, 2024.

    Diastema is a medical term meaning “space between”—or what the doctor and our team less formally call a gap between the teeth. Such gaps are common for children as they Read more
  • What's on your fall reading list?

    posted: Oct. 02, 2024.

    How better to spend the fall months than inside by the fireplace with a warm cup of cider and a book in hand? the doctor and our team at Miller Read more
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  • Broken Teeth

    Even though enamel is the hardest substance in the body, teeth aren’t indestructible, and chipped, cracked, and broken teeth are among the most common dental injuries. Tooth fractures might result from accidents, trauma, tooth grinding, chewing hard objects and foods, or extensive decay. Tooth injuries ...

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  • Apicoectomy

    Root canal therapy is often enough to treat infection in the inner tooth successfully. If pain or inflammation return, however, these symptoms can indicate a new or recurring infection. In such cases, an apicoectomy is a common surgical procedure used to save the tooth and restore the health of the surrounding ...

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  • Tooth Pain

    Pain is a signal that something is wrong. Any tooth pain should be taken seriously because ignoring this symptom can lead to more serious dental and medical consequences. Among the common causes of tooth pain are decay, erosion, infection, and trauma. Tooth Decay Tooth decay begins with the bacteria ...

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  • Orthodontic Emergencies

    If you experience severe pain or a problem with your orthodontic equipment that cannot be fixed at home, you will need to contact your orthodontist immediately to get it resolved. Leaving your tooth in pain or your equipment damaged for a long period of time will ultimately set back your treatment plan. ...

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  • Traumatic Dental Injuries

    Traumatic dental injuries occur most often in children and teenagers, although people of all ages can experience them as well. Sports accidents, car accidents, and falls or trips are all examples of how someone can experience a traumatic dental injury. If you have experienced this type of injury, it’s ...

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  • Snoring and Sleep Apnea

    Is it snoring or sleep apnea? Snoring occurs when soft tissues in the throat area relax during sleep, partially blocking airways and vibrating with the passage of air. It’s this vibration that causes that distinctive snoring sound. If you’re one of the millions of people who snore, you know how those ...

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  • Bruxism

    Bruxism is the medical term for excessive tooth grinding and/or jaw clenching. Because our jaw muscles are capable of producing hundreds of pounds of force, continuous grinding and clenching can cause significant damage to teeth and jaws without dental intervention. Unconscious grinding or clenching ...

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  • Smile Makeover

    When you’re happy with your smile, you’re able to greet the world confidently, both personally and professionally. Concerns about your smile can undermine that confidence. If you’d like to correct imperfections in your smile, cosmetic dentistry can transform your look and your outlook with innovative ...

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What Our Patients Say About Us

  • "Dr. Kristin and her staff are very professional. My visits are painless. I would recommend Miller dentistry to anyone."
    Del S
  • "I received great dental care. I never fear having to visit the dentist again. The staff is very friendly and accommodating."
    Paolo B
  • "Dr. Miller and her staff are very friendly, thorough, accommodating and knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a dentist. They genuinely care about your long term dental health and wellbeing in general."
    Ben B