A question from the team at Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL: What is your perception of the patient-dentist relationship? Would you characterize it as one-sided? In other words, does the dentist examine the patient’s teeth, choose the course of treatment, and perform the procedure, all while the patient is just along for the ride? It …
Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL, is staffed by committed health care professionals who want the best possible dental health for every one of our patients. We work hard to earn your trust! With daily home care and regular checkups in our office, your teeth can last a lifetime. As you may know, the link between …
Most people don’t think of a tooth as a body part that varies in strength. Our teeth seem to have a steady hardness and dependably grind food whenever we need them. But at Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL, we remind you that teeth are living organisms with constant chemical processes. The protective enamel that covers …
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 seeing …
Here’s a reminder from Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL: when you go to the store for oral care products, make sure your purchase carries the seal of the American Dental Association. You can depend on the American Dental Association (ADA), which only places its seal on a product after it has been found to be …
There are a lot of dentists out there. That’s just one reason why we work so hard to provide excellent dental care and build patient trust, at Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL. We may provide the dentistry, but it’s not about us, it’s about you. From the dentist to the hygienist to the folks at …
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 …
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 …
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