If you tense up just thinking about going to the dentist, you may benefit from sedation dentistry offered by Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL. Millions of Americans stress out when they have to see the dentist. It is referred to as dental anxiety. There is a more severe form, too, called dental phobia. In both, …
At Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL, we want to see each one of our patients for a cleaning and checkup twice a year. Most of the time we try to get you to schedule your next appointment even as you leave the office from your latest one. There are some very good reasons for that. …
A smile can reflect a good heart and your best intentions. It’s one of your most valuable assets, and at Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL we remind you to do whatever you can to protect it. We’ve drawn up a list of five things we call “smile wreckers.” Sports Injuries. Nothing can wreck your smile …
Porcelain veneers are thin shells of medical-grade porcelain or resin. At Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL, one of their uses is to improve the appearance of a smile. They’re like a facelift for your teeth! Are there aspects of your smile you don’t like? It might be a tooth damaged with a chip or crack; …
When you consider its effect on your teeth, there probably isn’t a dentist in the world who would say eating candy is okay. That includes those of us at Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL. To put it plainly, candy is loaded with sugar. The bacteria in your mouth uses any sugar that comes its way …
Along with daily brushing and flossing, six-month cleanings and checkups at Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL are the best way to ensure you have good dental health. That means clean teeth with no cavities, and pink healthy gums. Most dental appointments begin with a cleaning from the hygienist, but not always. During the cleaning we’ll …
At Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL, we remind our patients that good dental health is the result of two things: what we do in our office and what you do at home. We recommend regular cleanings and checkups here at the office: on average, every six months. Your teeth get a thorough cleaning, and we examine …
Your teeth are among the strongest parts of your body, but they are not indestructable. Far from it! A fall, a collision, or any number of other accidents can result in a chipped or broken tooth. If it happens to you or a loved one, contact us at Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL for emergency …
A condition known as dry mouth is fairly common, and has some common causes. It can be really uncomfortable, and can also pose a threat to your dental health. Here are some tips from Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL. The medical term for dry mouth is xerostomia, which is pronounced zero-STO-me-ah. Some of its causes …
If your teeth have grown yellow and dull over the years, professional teeth whitening from Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL can restore the natural beauty of your smile, and take years off your appearance. Toothpaste Can’t Erase All Stains Tooth enamel, while one of the toughest substances in the body, is porous. Over time, the …
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