When we’re young, we are invincible. We will live forever, and know more than our parents. But a funny thing happens as we grow up: invincibility fades, forever isn’t as long as we thought, and we begin to appreciate the collective wisdom of those who have gone before us. Since you have probably discovered by…
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Express Your Personality With A Smile Makeover
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
What makes up a perfect smile? White teeth? Straight teeth? Teeth with pleasing proportions relative to one another? A stunning smile is more than the sum of its parts. At Decatur Smiles, we believe that your perfect smile also contains another element – your unique personality. What is a smile makeover? Is is a combination…
Patient Education Is A Priority At Decatur Smiles
Hi. My name is doctor Stephanie Teichmiller. I have enjoyed serving the Decatur and Decatur areas since 1990. One of the things that I pride myself on is giving my patients the oral health education they need to have a healthy smile. Here at Decatur Smiles we know that optimal dental health depends on good…
Helping Decatur Love Dental Visits
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
It’s no secret that many Decatur people dread going to the dentist. Everyone knows it and despite your best efforts, even your Decatur area dentist knows it. But when you start visiting your dentist for the latest cosmetic dental treatments, you may find that you LOVE going to the dentist! Dentists in the North Athens,…
Decatur Smiles In Decatur Wants You To Be Healthy And Happy
Categories: Oral Health
Dentists in Decatur are dedicated to your oral health and care about the condition of your teeth. At Decatur Smiles we recognize that your teeth help you both eat and speak. You use your teeth to tear, scrape, and chew food, as well as to form words with your tongue. Healthy teeth and gums are…
Why a Water Flosser Might be a Good Idea
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Today, we’re talking about the water flosser, also known as interdental cleaner, interdental irrigator, or water jet. The first water-shooting device for cleaning between teeth was created in the early 1960’s by Colorado dentist Dr. Gerald Moyer and John Mattingly, a hydraulics engineer. The gadget is now known by the brand name Waterpik, though many…
For A Healthier Smile, Stop Doing This
Chewing sugared gum all day. Cavities, a sore jaw, or damaged bridgework may result. If you must chew, select gum with Xylitol. Drinking soda and energy drinks. These sugary, acidic beverages are uncommonly efficient at weakening enamel. Chewing ice or hard candy. Your enamel is quite strong. But so are ice and hard candy, and…
Relax. Your Teeth Will Thank You.
Categories: Oral Health
Most individuals have been warned about the physical effects of stress. Our doctors remind us to protect ourselves from the dangers of unmanaged stress by eating healthy, exercising regularly, and getting adequate sleep. We know that we shouldn’t try to relieve stress with overeating, unhealthy alcohol consumption, smoking, or compulsive spending. (Even though many of…
Helping Teeth Survive Adolescence
Categories: Family Dentistry
If you are the parent of a daughter or son, you may already have some concerns about your child’s well-being. As young men and women progress toward complete independence, some make questionable choices when it comes to health. You may know teens that skip meals and others that eat ramen noodles for lunch and dinner.…
A Fast Way To Brighten Your Smile
Teeth whitening is one of the easiest ways to improve your smile. It is quick, affordable, and non-invasive. Though some cosmetic dentistry patients experience short-term sensitivity, most experience no tooth whitening pain at all. If you have looked into teeth whitening systems, you probably already know the essentials. The one thing they have in common…
