Would you do science experiments on your favorite piece of heirloom furniture? You know, the one handed down through the family for generations. Your mouth (and your body for that matter) is a very special heirloom consisting of the DNA handed down from each side of your family. And it’s functional. You use it every[…]
Using the Right Mouthwash
What is the best way to take care of your teeth? Brush, floss, swish with mouthwash, rinse and repeat. Mouthwash has gone through quite a transformation in the past few decades. Back in the day, there were only a few brands on the market: Listerine, Scope…Lavoris? But the mouthwash your grandparents used may not be[…]
How to Get a Celebrity Smile: Five Simple Tips
Celebrities are known for many things: Fame, fortune, followers, and most of all, their faces. But it’s those bright-shining smiles that make us all want to be the next Jennifer or Adele. Luckily, you don’t have to have a celebrity-inspired income to get a celebrity smile! Here are five easy tips that will have your[…]
Smile! Happy New Year 2016!
Dental Gifts for Kids
With Christmas quickly nearing, Mission Hills Family Dental would like to share some of our favorite dental gifts and stocking stuffers for kids! These are a surefire way to get your child excited about dental health. The best part? They can all be found on Amazon, so you can even sneak them into a little[…]
6 Fun Dental Products To Make You Smile
We thought we’d start the week off here at Mission Hills Family Dental with a compilation of fun dental products sure to make you smile. We’ve included some practical dental products for families with kids as well as some whacky prototypes strictly for your viewing pleasure. Anything you can do to make your oral hygiene[…]
Working Out While Brushing Your Teeth
One of the most common excuses for putting off exercising is lack of time. We feel you, where do you find the time for a trip to the gym between work, family and daily responsibilities? And don’t tell me to wake up earlier, HA-HA. If you are feeling like there just aren’t enough hours in[…]
Feeling Blue? Force a Smile!
It’s the end of Summer, which means back to school is upon all of us here in San Marcos, CA. That should give some kids plenty to frown about. But did you know that if you force yourself to smile, you could actually turn your mood around? And if you can REALLY smile, there are[…]
Brief History of the Tooth Fairy
We here at Mission Hills Family Dentistry wanted to kick off the coming holiday weekend with a fun blog post! Because who wants to learn about the dangers of not flossing going into the 4th of July anyway? So let’s talk about the Tooth Fairy! Losing baby teeth is a rite of passage for all[…]
Watch Our Video – Mission Hills Family Dental
Curious what sets Mission Hills Family Dental apart? We encourage you to watch our new About Us video above! Dr. Nicolle Miller introduces the commitment to care you can expect the moment you walk in our San Marcos office, as well as what keeps our patients coming back every time. Here are just a few[…]