In this blog post from Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL we are going to talk about stomatitis. Stomatitis refers to non-specific irritations in the mouth. It is usually caused by cold sores, gum disease, or even from biting the inside of the mouth. Most of us have probably suffered from stomatitis and don’t think it’s…
Dental health
Raise Your Dental IQ
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Little things you can do every day can raise your Dental IQ and benefit your smile. One simple lesson from Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL involves bacteria, and everyone’s mouth has a lot of it. But don’t worry, bacteria per se isn’t the problem. The critical thing is the balance of bacteria. This is where…
A Proud Dental Practice
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
At Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL we are proud to provide our community with the best dental care possible. It’s a lot of work to run a dental office, but it’s an important function. We are commmitted to excellence in what we do. It is by now well-established that your dental health is linked your…
Get Those Teeth In Shape!
Regular exercise is essential to good health. When you’re physically fit then you look better, and more important, you feel better! And as we remind our patients here at Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL, that goes for keeping your teeth in good shape, too! If your eyes are the window to your soul, then your…
6 Easy Ways To Eat Like A Dentist
In this post from Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL, we are talking about nutrition. There is nothing that impacts your smile as much as your eating habits. 1. Rinse after eating Rinse your mouth with a drink of water or brush your teeth after meals. People who snack all day long subject their teeth to…
Halitosis And Xerostomia (Bad Breath And Dry Mouth)
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
In this post from Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL, we address the unpleasant topic of halitosis, also known as bad breath. While poor dental hygiene is the most common cause of halitosis, many elements can contribute to it, or even make it worse. One of these is the lack of saliva, or xerostomia. Saliva and…
Dental Specialties Available In Decatur
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
At Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL we are trained in a wide variety of dental procedures. But sometimes we’ll refer you to a specialist, or include a specialist as part of your treatment team. The following are some of the most common dental specialties: Endodontists Endodontists specialize in root canal therapy and other procedures involving…
Beware Of Hidden Sugar
Most of us consume far too much sugar. That isn’t exactly a news flash, but at Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL we want to remind you what sugar does to teeth, and what you can do about it. We get cavities when acids in the mouth attack the enamel and dentin of the teeth. The…
How Tooth Grinding Can Damage Your Smile
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Teeth grinding is a common behavior in people of all ages, and it can cause real damage to teeth, the molars in particular. At Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL, we watch for signs of teeth grinding in our patients. Also known as bruxism, teeth grinding is when a person involuntarily clenches their jaw or rubs…
Save Your Breath
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
This post from Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL focuses on a problem experienced by many people, bad breath. Bad breath, or halitosis, has several causes. The most common is poor oral hygiene. Halitosis often happens in the middle of the day, due to an inability to brush between meals. Small food pieces on the teeth,…
