Did you know that braces can benefit your oral health and lead to straighter teeth? To ensure your teeth look, feel and function the way that you desire, seek out effective orthodontic treatments to improve your oral health and straighten your teeth. Our practice is pleased to provide Fastbraces® for our patients who are seeking straighter smiles. This system is... read more »

Your teeth are necessary to help you have clear speech and chew your food well. They require proper care such as brushing and flossing every day, as well as taking additional steps to protect and improve oral health. We offer a review of how drinking water can benefit your teeth and dental health. Because humans are mainly water, our health... read more »

If you want to maintain a top-notch oral health while you’re at work, our dentist, Dr. Laris Milligan, is more than happy to help you. There are things you can do, like good dental habits, that can help you keep your teeth and gums healthy and strong. Our dentist is more than happy to tell you all about them. Those... read more »

Stainless steel can be used in more than just frying pans: it can also be used to improve your dental health through the installation of stainless-steel dental crowns. Keep on reading to find out a small bit more about the good effects dental crowns can have on your dental health and why stainless-steel dental crowns are considered as an option... read more »

Brushing and flossing are the foundations of a sound oral health regimen. Using a mouthwash or a rinse is a terrific way to supplement your routine, and can give you fresh breath and added protection against cavities and plaque. However, not all types of mouthwash are used for the same purpose. Some are formulated to fight halitosis, or bad breath,... read more »

Do you suffer from jaw pain or teeth clenching as you sleep? If so, you are not alone. Our dental team here at Laris W. Milligan in Wilmington, North Carolina, takes your oral health very seriously, which is why we want to talk to you about how to get help for your bruxism, also known as teeth clenching, today, so... read more »