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…
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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…
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…
Regular Cleanings And Heart Health
Categories: Dental health, Oral Health
Visiting Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL for a dental checkup and cleaning every six months may seem inconvenient sometimes, but you may benefit in ways you’d never imagine. A recent study showed that people who had their teeth professionally cleaned at least once every two years were 24 percent less likely to have a heart…
Persistent Dry Mouth?
Dry mouth is a condition in which your salivary glands don’t produce enough saliva, leaving you with a persistent dry feeling in your mouth. If you experience this, be sure to tell us at Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL. The medical term for dry mouth is xerostomia, which is pronounced zero-STOE-me-uh. It’s a common side…
A Dentist’s Indispensable Tool: The X-ray
At Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL, providing first rate dental care is much easier when we have extensive information about our patients’ dental health. Pictures are more accurate than written notes. They show what’s going on below the surface are worth even more than a thousand words. Along with a thorough visual oral exam, most…
Cosmetic Dentistry vs. General Dentistry
This post from Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL highlights the differences between general and cosmetic dentistry. General dentistry is about preventing and treating oral diseases such as cavities and gum disease. When a problem is diagnosed, like a cavity, a general dentist determines the best way to address it. Cosmetic dentistry is a term for…
