Dental implants are an ideal replacement for lost teeth, and at last count more than three million Americans have received one. At Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL, we are providers of these dental marvels. What Is A Dental Implant? A dental implant is a titanium post that is surgically implanted into your jaw. For a…
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Help For Nervous Dental Patients
Imagine the following: You are stretched out in a dental chair at the start of a checkup. As a dental assistant wraps a paper bib around your neck and clicks on a bright overhead light, your tense up and your heart begins to pound. If sounds like you, sedation dentistry from Decatur Smiles in Decatur…
Eating Got You Down?
Categories: Beautiful smiles, Dental implants
When you’re missing one or more of your natural teeth, chewing can be difficult and even painful. Dental implants from Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL are state-of-the-art in tooth replacement. Dental implants are metallic posts inserted into the jawbone. The posts are usually titanium, which is an ideal material because it is lightweight and fuses…
Best Practices For A Healthy, Beautiful Smile
Even if you value a healthy smile, it’s easy to become complacent about smile-friendly lifestyle choices. In this blog post from Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL our goal is for you to evaluate where you stand, and to think about whether you could step it up a notch. By committing to dental health best practices,…
Are Dental Implants An Option If I Have Receding Gums?
Categories: Dental health, Dental implants
The best candidates for dental implants are people whose gums and jawbone are healthy. Receding gums are a major roadblock for getting implants, but it is not an insurmountable problem at Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL. Dental implants have a success rate of greater than ninety percent. But in order to success they need enough…
6 Good Reasons To Visit Your Dentist More Often
Most people visit the dentist about once each year. As many as forty percent of Americans see their dentist less often; some go as long as five years between visits! At Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL, we recommend a checkup every six months. Here are six great reasons to visit us more frequently. 1. Oral…
Decatur Smiles Guide To Healthy Tooth Enamel
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Tooth enamel is one of the strongest substances in the body, but it is neither indestructable nor renewable. It’s important to brush and floss daily, and have regualr checkups at Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL. We recommend using a toothbrush with soft bristles. Use it after every meal to gently clean away food particles. It…
What Does A Beautiful Smile Say About You?
Categories: Beautiful smiles, Cosmetic Dentistry
A great smile is about more than just looks. According to a recent study, a healthy and attractive smile makes you appear more intelligent, successful, friendly and interesting. You can get just such a smile with cosmetic dentistry from Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL! Our smile makeover patients know exactly what we mean. They have…
Periodontal Disease Is Linked To Systemic Diseases
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss among adults. Nearly half of Americans over the age of thirty have gum disease in some form. Fortunately, it’s a treatable condition at Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL. What do your gums do? Gum tissue has an important job. It protects the roots of your teeth…
Seeking A Relationship In Decatur?
Categories: Dental health
The relationship you have with any health care professional is more important than you might think. This is as true for a dentist as any other provider. That’s just one reason why, at Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL, we work hard to make our office a friendly and welcoming place. When it comes to your…
