To have the best dental health and a beautiful smile, you need a strategy. In Decatur, your strategy should be: “Contact Decatur Smiles!” An Investment In Your Health At Decatur Smiles, we provide a wide range of dental services that benefit your smile and your dental health. If you’re worried about how costly the work…
Dental health
How Often Should I Replace My Toothbrush?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
How often should you replace your toothbrush? It’s a good question. We all brush our teeth on a daily basis. Like a good pair of jeans, it seems the more we use a toothbrush, the more comfortable it gets. But the dentist at Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL reminds you, that’s not a good thing when it…
It’s Not About Vanity
At Decatur Smiles we take pride in providing confidence and dignity to our patients through cosmetic dentistry. Many people seem to have it all together with bright eyes and great smiles. We want you to be on the same footing as your friends, colleagues and customers. Wanting to look your best and feel your best…
Flossing: The Detail Work
Whenever you’re in our Decatur Smiles office, we remind you to brush and floss every day. In general, the dentist says brush your teeth at least twice a day, and floss at least once. Too many patients heed that first bit of advice, but unfortunately ignore the second. Flossing between your teeth is every bit…
Keep Teeth Healthy During Pregnancy
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
If you are pregnant, your oral health may be the last thing on your mind. However, many women experience an increase in dental issues during pregnancy. This post from Decatur Smiles in Dactur AL contains important information about oral health for expectant mothers and those planning to become pregnant. We recommend having a thorough dental…
Cavity Fighting Chewing Gum?
Dental patients often ask if chewing xylitol gum is an effective substitute for tooth brushing and regular dental exams. Before we answer that question, here is a little bit about xylitol, courtesy Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL: Xylitol is a natural sweetener that was first discovered in birch tree bark but is also found in…
Is Grandpa Smiling?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
At Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL, we pay close attention to trends in both dentistry and health care. We’ve come across some data about how Americans aged sixty-five and older are doing when it comes to the dental health? The Good News: The rate of tooth decay in the elderly has decreased in the past…
You May Have Gingivitis
Everyone’s mouth provides a cozy home for over 600 types of bacteria. If you are devoted to oral hygiene and have healthy gums, these microbes usually don’t influence your health. But if you have gum disease, bacteria can enter your bloodstream through your gums and cause problems. We can treat gum disease at Decatur Smiles…
Quality Dental Care: A Responsible Investment
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Preparing to pay for essential dentistry can be daunting. The good news from Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL is that the cost may be less than you imagined. Knowing your needs is crucial to planning your budget for dental work. Trying to Compare Comparing the price of a dental crown for molars versus the price…
Know The Facts About Oral Piercings
Body piercings are a common form of self-expression. This post from your Decatur dentist is for those who currently have an oral piercing or are considering one. Since this is a dental blog, you may expect the Decatur Smiles team to raise all sorts of alarms about the dangers of piercings. You’re right. Unfortunately, these…
