Think Before You Pierce

If you are considering piercing your lip or tongue, this post from Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL is for you. Please consider the following potential side effects: Infection Your mouth is full of bacteria. Any opening in the tissue carries the risk of infection. The germs from your tongue and mouth can easily get into

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Smart Brushing Trumps Aggressive Brushing

Most people brush their teeth (at least we hope so). However, there are many who brush inadequately but don’t realize that their dental hygiene practices may be contributing to oral problems. They may pride themselves on their diligence, but frequency does not make up for an incorrect approach. One of the most common errors—especially for

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Are There Drawbacks to Dental Implants?

Dental implants have been called one of the most important steps forward in the history of modern dentistry, and we are proud to make them available to our patients at Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL. Dental implants as we know them today have been around for decades, but they’re one of those things that most

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3-Point Checklist Before Your Dental Consultation

Looking for a dentist because you’re losing the battle with plaque build-up, chipped teeth, tooth pain, stains, or tooth decay? Please give us a call at Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL. This blog post offers three steps to take before you arrive at our office. Analyze your hygiene routine and gaps in technique or consistency.

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Treat Your Smile To A Healthy Diet

Proper nutrition can benefit you in many ways: increased energy, improved immunity, glowing skin, mental clarity, and a lower risk of heart disease and stroke. At Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL we ask: How often do you consider how your diet affects your dental health? Your diet influences your risk of cavities, enamel health, and

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Not Happy With Your Dentist?

Not happy with your dentist? Looking for a new one? There are plenty of us out there. A quick Google search, a patient review or two, and you’ll have a short list of possibilities. The trick is finding a dentist you’re happy with! At Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL, we’re proud of our positive online

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Can You Name 9 Dental Specialties?

Most people probably know how a pediatric dentist differs from an orthodontist. But you may not know that there are multiple dental specialties. This post from Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL looks at the disciplines within dentistry. Endodontics: This area focuses on dental pulp and periradicular tissues. If you need a root canal, you may

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There’s No Substitute for a Toothbrush and Floss

Many dental patients wonder why, with all the advances in dentistry, we still send you home with a complimentary toothbrush and roll of floss. We at Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL can tell you that there is no substitute for the classic toothbrush and floss. The Most Important Tools to Keep Your Smile Healthy It’s

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Treatment For Stress-Induced Jaw Pain

Everyday stress can cause some people to clench their jaw or grind their teeth. This in turn can aggravate or even lead to TMJ disorder, which is treatable at Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL. The temporomandibular joints are the muscles, tendons, and bones that connect the jaw to the skull.  They’re among the most complex

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Is Your Smile In A World Of Hurt?

Do you have extreme tooth damage, bone loss, or few to no remaining teeth? This post from Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL is for anyone whose mouth is in a world of hurt. We understand how dental issues impact you every day of your life. Whatever the cause of the condition – severe mouth injury,

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