Plaque is that filmy stuff that forms on teeth. Since it is caused by the breakdown of the foods we eat, plaque formation is a constant process. And that’s why we keep reminding our patients to brush and floss twice a day, at Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL. The plaque process goes something like this:…
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Afraid Of The Dentist? Let’s Talk About Sedation.
If you are among the countless people plagued with anxiety when it comes to dental treatment, sedation dentistry from Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL is for you. We understand that the anxiety brought on in some people by the mere thought of sitting in a dentist’s chair is very real. Some people go so far…
Decatur Smiles: A Reason To Smile
Categories: Beautiful smiles, Cosmetic Dentistry
At Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL, we continue to achieve fantastic results with our cosmetic dentistry smile makeovers. There are a lot of folks out there who are not pleased with the appearance of their smiles. Their teeth may have grown a little dull over the years, or there may be gaps between some of…
Bad Breath Q & A
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
In this blog post from Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL, we offer some answers to frequent questions about bad breath. Q. My wife says my breath is repulsive, even though I brush twice a day. Shouldn’t that be enough? A. Bacteria can propagate and stink in hidden crevices that can only be reached with floss.…
Decatur Smiles Is Here For You
At Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL, we are here for you and your dental health. Ideally, you’ll see us at twice a year for a cleaning and checkup. Happily, most of our patients are really good about making and keeping their appointments every six months. As important as healthy teeth are, you should remember that…
5 Smile Makeover Questions
Categories: Beautiful smiles, Cosmetic Dentistry
If you are considering a cosmetic dentistry smile makeover at Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL, here are some things to think about: All At Once Or Over Time? At Decatur Smiles, our smile makeover patients can often receive several (or all) procedures in one visit. It all depends on the specific procedures required to achieve your…
3-Tooth Solution For A 1-Tooth Problem?
Categories: Beautiful smiles, Dental implants
If you are missing one of your teeth and weighing your tooth replacement options, consider a dental implant from Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL. Dental implants are the state of the art in dentistry. Dental bridges have been used for many years, but they have some downsides: They are a 3-tooth solution to a 1-tooth problem—the…
Decatur Smiles: Calming Root Canal Fears
Hearing that you need a root canal is never welcome news. That’s because root canals are usually associated with pain. That may have been true once upon a time, but at Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL, rest assured: root canal therapy is relatively painless, and the benefits far outweigh any drawbacks. Root canals have improved…
A Ginormous Cavity?
When we repair a decayed or damaged tooth at Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL, the procedure chosen depends on the location of the problem. If there is a chip, crack, or tooth decay on the biting surface of a tooth, an onlay or inlay is often created to restore it. Inlays and onlays are usually…
Brush Up On Your Cavity Basics
At Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL, we see more cavities in our patients than we would like to. Cavities are far too common in the United States, and there is a tendency to consider them inevitable. Cavities happen when certain types of bacteria produce acids in the mouth. These acids destroy the enamel of a…
